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What is an epic?
Definition A long narrative poem that celebrates a hero’s deeds
Not…
Epic Characteristics Hero is legendary Someone of noble birth Performs deeds that require great courage and strength Uses formal diction and serious tone Definition? Reflects timeless values and universal themes Hero also has characteristics that reflect on ideals of society
More epic characteristics: Vast setting
Supernatural beings
Characteristics of OE Epic Caesura A pause that divides a line of verse Maintains rhythm of poem Example: "Hwæt! We Gardena " || "in gear-dagum," Kenning Metaphorical compound word Takes place of a simple noun Example: Mankind’s enemy
And of course… Alliteration Definition? Example: “Smashing their shining swords, their bloody, / Hammer-forged blades onto boar-headed helmets” (403-405).
Can you think of any modern day epics?

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What is an Epic? Characteristics and Examples

  • 1. What is an epic?
  • 2. Definition A long narrative poem that celebrates a hero’s deeds
  • 4. Epic Characteristics Hero is legendary Someone of noble birth Performs deeds that require great courage and strength Uses formal diction and serious tone Definition? Reflects timeless values and universal themes Hero also has characteristics that reflect on ideals of society
  • 7. Characteristics of OE Epic Caesura A pause that divides a line of verse Maintains rhythm of poem Example: "Hwæt! We Gardena " || "in gear-dagum," Kenning Metaphorical compound word Takes place of a simple noun Example: Mankind’s enemy
  • 8. And of course… Alliteration Definition? Example: “Smashing their shining swords, their bloody, / Hammer-forged blades onto boar-headed helmets” (403-405).
  • 9. Can you think of any modern day epics?