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Which of these are features of epic poetry? Select 4 options.

A
a courageous hero who answers a call to adventure
B
a main character who has to overcome common challenges
C
a journey filled with many obstacles
D
a vast setting of distant landscapes
E
supernatural forces, such as gods or monsters, that intervene
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circumstances that would be very familiar to readers
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Which qualities define an epic hero? Select 3 options.is a strong leader or warriorembarks on a long journeystudies at an academic institutiondemonstrates impressive couragetreats enemies with compassion

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is a strong leader or warrior
B
embarks on a long journey
C
studies at an academic institution
D
demonstrates impressive courage
E
treats enemies with compassion
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What should a reflection do in a narrative essay? Select three options.

A
explain how the experience was significant to the writer
B
persuade the reader that the details of the experience are factual
C
offer an analysis of what made the experience memorable
D
provide additional details about the people included in the narrative
E
extend the experience to another area of the writer’s life
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Enkidu said, "Don't worry, my friend,the dream you had is a favorable one.The mountain stands for Humbaba. He will falljust like that mountain. Lord Shamash will grant usvictory, we will kill the monsterand leave his corpse on the battlefield."Gilgamesh, happy with his good dream,smiled, and his face lit up with pleasure.

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It causes Gilgamesh to doubt his quest's purpose.
B
It encourages Gilgamesh to continue his journey.
C
It distracts Gilgamesh from his intended quest.
D
It frightens Gilgamesh away from fighting Humbaba.
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Read the excerpt from Grendel.He sang of battles and marriages, of funerals and hangings, the whimperings of beaten enemies, of splendid hunts and harvests. He sang of Hrothgar, hoarfrost white, magnificent of mind.When he finished, the hall was as quiet as a mound. I too was silent, my ear pressed tight against the timbers. Even to me, incredibly, he had made it all seem true and very fine.

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He is frightened by the power of Hrothgar and his musician.
H
He is lonely and wishes to befriend the people in the great hall.
H
He is caught up in the harpist’s song, just like Hrothgar’s people.
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He is confused by the people’s interest in a stranger’s song.
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Consider these themes from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Battle forces people to acknowledge their mortality.Success in battle results in glory.

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Gilgamesh and Enkidu are afraid of the threat that Humbaba poses to their lives, so they forego a chance at fame.
G
Gilgamesh and Enkidu's desire for recognition and fame allows them to overcome their fear of death.
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When Humbaba threatens to kill Enkidu and Gilgamesh, he claims that he will achieve great fame.
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When Humbaba is aware that Gilgamesh is going to kill him, he begs for his death to be an honorable one.
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have exactly the same meaning
B
have completely opposite meanings
C
sound the same but have different meanings
D
are spelled the same but are pronounced differently
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.At four hundred miles they stopped to eat,at a thousand miles they pitched their camp.They had traveled for just three days and nights,a six weeks' journey for ordinary men.When the sun was setting, they dug a well,they filled their waterskins with fresh water,Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop

A
The interference of the gods creates more tension and suspense in the plot.
B
The use of poetic verse causes the narrative to become confusing.
C
The long and difficult journey reflects how strong and enduring Gilgamesh is.
D
The presence of a brave hero indicates that the challenge ahead will be simple.
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Which pair of words shares the same word root?

A
capable, readable
B
rewritten, revision
C
barber, unbearable
D
inspect, spectacles
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Perspective is

A
a version or adaptation of a story.
B
a way of thinking about or seeing a situation.
C
the way a character is presented and developed.
D
the position from which a story is narrated.
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In the beginning there were various groups of them: ragged little bands that roamed the forest on foot or horseback . . .
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Ice clung to their eyebrows and beards and eyelashes, and I’d hear them whining and groaning as they walked.
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In time I began to be more amused than revolted by what they threatened. It didn’t matter to me what they did to each other.
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Spears flying, swords whonking, arrows raining from the windows and doors of the meadhall and the edge of the woods.
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arrogant
h
helpful
u
unlikable
s
sympathetic
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Techno is a root word that means "scientific" or "skillful".Which is the best definition of the word techniques in the sentence below?Chef Anna taught us to prepare French recipes with her traditional techniques.

A
special methods
B
old-family recipes
C
new appliances
D
expensive spices
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop,he poured out flour as an offering and said,"Mountain, bring me a favorable dream."Enkidu did the ritual for dreams,praying for a sign. A gust of windpassed.

A
It shows that Gilgamesh is a courageous hero who seeks adventure.
B
It shows that Gilgamesh's journey is both very long and very difficult.
C
It shows that the landscape Gilgamesh is traveling is distant and vast.
D
It shows that the supernatural are leading Gilgamesh during his quest.
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Read the two versions of the beginning of Yasmin’s narrative.Version 1: I took a long, lingering look at the tremendous beauty that surrounded me. Nature abounded as far as the eye could see, and the only sounds to be heard were the peaceful murmurs of that which existed in the wilderness. As I sat there, my tent and sleeping bag the only signs of civilization for miles, my heart swelled with relief that I had decided to take this weekend camping trip. I could feel every muscle in my body gradua

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Version 1 uses chronological order, building up to the action. Version 2 starts with the conclusion to make readers curious about the beginning.
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Version 1 provides background information prior to relaying events. Version 2 begins with an exciting conflict.
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Version 1 begins with an exciting conflict. Version 2 starts with the conclusion to make readers curious about the beginning.
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Version 1 answers the readers’ questions. Version 2 uses chronological order, building up to the action.

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