Epic

Epics were originally told ___________ for entertainment.

An epic is provided a special _______ from a god or fate.

• blessing

• treat

• gift

Epics are long, narrative poems that tell about the adventures of a national ________.

Epic heroes act with __________ .

• valor

• fear

• timidity

• bravery

Epic poetry contains a _______ setting involving much of the known world.

Epic hero takes part in a long, dangerous adventure and accomplishes deeds requiring ____________.

• courage

• apprehension

• skill

• strength

The epic hero is often born into...

• poverty

• power

• ordinary world

• chaos

Epic heroes are often capable of great abilities, such as...

• strength

• flying

• invisibility

• intelligence

You cannot have an epic hero without an epic...

• tragedy

• journey

• war

• loss

An epic hero is also a _______ hero, known well by their own community.

• local

• kingdom

• village

• eternal