Part 1: Epic Poetry: Gilgamesh Answers

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Which of these are elements of an epic poem’s structure and style? Select 4 options.

the use of poetic verse throughout the epic

a narrative voice that tells the story

the use of prose in some passages

short descriptions

elevated, or eloquent, style

compelling speeches

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Which detail from Gilgamesh: A New English Version best illustrates a challenging journey?

The two men travel a thousand miles at a time before they stop for the night.

Gilgamesh makes an offering to the mountain and asks for a favorable dream.

Gilgamesh dreams that an enormous mountain falls on him and Enkidu.

The two men can hear the roar of Humbaba as they get to the Cedar Forest.

Which best defines the word repetition in epic poetry?

the recurrence of words and phrases for a specific effect

the duplication of main ideas for development

the reproduction of images for emphasis

the reappearance of characters for a surprise reaction

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