Unit 2 Multiple Choice Assessment

Front

What is the purpose of a lofty style in epic forms?

Back

It stresses the nobility of the subject.

Front

What is the term for the opening of The Odyssey where the storyteller asks for divine help?

Back

Invocation of the Muse.

Front

Who plays a significant role in influencing Odysseus's journey?

Back

The gods.

Front

What distinguishes an epic simile from a regular simile?

Back

An epic simile continues over several lines of poetry.

Front

How is The Odyssey structured during Odysseus's journey home?

Back

It is divided into episodes.

Front

What is an epic poem?

Back

A lengthy narrative poem that often involves heroic deeds and events significant to a culture.

Front

Define 'simile'.

Back

A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What is the role of the Muse in epic poetry?

Back

The Muse is invoked for inspiration and guidance in storytelling.

Front

What does 'In Media Res' mean in the context of storytelling?

Back

It refers to starting a narrative in the middle of the action.

Front

What is the significance of divine intervention in The Odyssey?

Back

It highlights the relationship between humans and gods in Greek mythology.