'Epic similes' diaporamas de présentation

Beowulf , Grendel, and Intertextuality:

Beowulf , Grendel, and Intertextuality:. reading an Anglo-Saxon epic through a postmodern novel. Beowulf. Anglo-Saxon epic oral components Transcribed (or composed) by a monk Verse qualities kennings alliteration caesura Structure two part three part Digressions (interlace).

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Introduction to

Introduction to. The Odyssey. The story of the Odyssey grew out of Oral Tradition. Oral traditions explore universal themes such as: The importance of heroism The strength of loyalty The power of love The dangers of greed

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Gilgamesh

Gilgamesh. Sumerian Flood Myth. Gilgamesh. Oldest story in the world Recorded on 12 clay cuneiform tablets Based on a real king from 2700-2500 BC. Setting. Uruk ( oo rook) Mesopotamia between Tigris and Euphrates Rivers Southern Iraq. Epic.

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Epic similes & metaphors

By Isaac. Epic similes & metaphors. April 9,2012. Godzilla is a giant. Godzilla is a bomb. Godzilla is a rock. Godzilla is a brachiosaurus. -. Godzilla is a black hole. Godzilla is a fish. Godzilla is super tank. Godzilla is as loud as 1000 class rooms yelling as loud as they can.

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The Epic of Gilgamesh

The Epic of Gilgamesh. What is an Epic?. (Epic) : a long narrative poem about a larger-than-life hero who is engaged in a dangerous journey (quest) that is important to the history of a nation or people.

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Epics and their Conventions

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Epithet & Epic Similies

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Epic Simile

Epic Simile. An extended simile developed over several lines. An eye on Epic Similes.

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