'Long narrative' presentation slideshows

POETRY

POETRY. POETRY. A type of literature that expresses ideas, feelings, or tells a story in a specific form (usually using lines and stanzas) Prose in any form of writing that is not poetry. POET The poet is the author of the poem. Tone

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Welcome Back Explorers. September 10, 2012

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Multi-Genre Research Project (4 th Qtr. Portfolio)

Multi-Genre Research Project (4 th Qtr. Portfolio). 5 sources (min) 5 genres (min).

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Lecture Two

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The Epic, The Epic Hero, and The Epic World

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Epics and their Conventions

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Beowulf

Beowulf. The epic poem, hero, and beast. Epic Poem. Long narrative poem about the feats of a hero (entertainment) Hero reflects goals and values of society Taught lessons to listeners/readers Heroes were included so people would be like them Historical fact, legend and truth

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Characteristics of an Epic

Characteristics of an Epic. A long narrative on a serious subject Written in a grand or elevated style Centered on a larger than life hero Concerns fate of a nation or people Ranges around the world Extensive battle scenes Visits to the underworld. Supernatural intervention.

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