1.1 part 1: epic poetry: gilgamesh – Flashcards
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which detail from Gilgamesh best illustrates a challenging journey
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the 2 men travel a thousand miles at a time before they stop for the night
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which detail from Gilgamesh best illustrates a courageous hero
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gilgamesh standing at edge of the cedar forest, ready to battle humbaba
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which statement best describes the effect of gilgamesh's repeated dreams
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the repetition of the dreams creates rhythm, interest, and drama
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which statement best describes the epic feature used in this excerpt and its effect on the plot?
Enkidu said, "Don't worry, my friend,
the dream you had is a favorable one.
The eagle that you saw, with a lion's head,
stands for Humbaba. Though it dived straight toward you
and terrifying flames shot from its mouth,
nothing could cause you harm. The young man
who came to your rescue was our lord, Shamash.
He will stand beside us when the monster attacks.
Whatever happens, we will prevail."
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the intervention of the supernatural give gilgamesh hope that he will defeat humbaba
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which feature of epic poetry does this excerpt most clearly show
The man who pulled you up from the ground
and gave you fresh water from his waterskin
is Lugalbanda, your personal god.
With his help, we will achieve a triumph
greater than any man has achieved.
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supernatural forces, such as gods or monsters, that intervene
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what effect does lord shamash's intervention have on the epic
Then, from heaven, the voice of the god
called to Gilgamesh: "Hurry, attack,
attack Humbaba while the time is right,
before he enters the depths of the forest,
before he can hide there and wrap himself
in his seven auras with their paralyzing glare.
He is wearing just one now. Attack him! Now!"
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it encourages gilgamesh to fight and adds excitement for the audience
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which feature of epic poetry does this excerpt most clearly show
At four hundred miles they stopped to eat,
at a thousand miles they pitched their camp.
They had traveled for just three days and nights,
a six weeks' journey for ordinary men.
When the sun was setting, they dug a well,
they filled their waterskins with fresh water,
Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop,
he poured out flour as an offering and said,
"Mountain, bring me a favorable dream."
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a vast setting of distant landscapes
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which of these are elements of an epic poem's structure and style
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the use of poetic verse throughout the epic, a narrative voice that tells the story, elevated or eloquent style, compelling speeches
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based on the excerpt how will lord shamash most likely affect the battle with humbaba
Enkidu said, "Don't worry, my friend,
the dream you had is a favorable one.
Again, the mountain stands for Humbaba.
He threw you down, but he could not kill you.
As for the handsome young man who appeared,
he stands for Lord Shamash, who will rescue you
and grant you everything you desire."
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lord shamash will help gilgamesh defeat humbaba
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after each dream gilgamesh says to enkidu, "Dear friend, tell me, what does this mean?" What effect does this repetition have?
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it reinforces enkidu's role as gilgamesh's adviser
