See your Common Core State Standards for the correct grade-appropriate strands. Below are examples of the Common Core State Standards for Grades 9-10. This lesson can be used for many grade levels. Common flourishes are epithets, extended similes, and repeated phrases. The style of is frequently ornate, drawn out, or exaggerated. Gods, demons, angels, time/space travel, cheating death, immortality, and other supernatural elements. The actions of the hero span the continent, other realms, or even worlds. The hero accomplishes feats no real human could, both physically and mentally. In ancient legends, the hero often is either partially divine, or at least protected by the gods.Īdventures of Superhuman Strength and Valor The epic hero is typically well known in his time, often reaching superstar status. Six Elements of an Epic A Hero of Legendary Proportions Some characters and events in epics are historical, like the Trojan War, while other characters are mostly or purely mythological, like the Olympians, or Perseus. Due to their length, these works often took days to tell!Įpics are mythological histories they meld together famous figures from history and historical events. To this end, epics have an order and repetition of events that made them easier to remember. Epic Definition and OriginĮpics typically begin as oral traditions that are passed down for generations before being written down. What is an epic and what are the attributes of this genre? Teach students the literary form, asking them to think deeply about its style and patterns, and how these affect the work as a whole. Our Recommended Lesson Plan Overview of the Lesson
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