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Epic Narration
What is Epic Narration?
Epic Narration
• predictable elements in epic poems
Epic Narration
• Poet-narrator starts poem with an invocation
• Begins “in median res”
• Narrative is formal
. . . And more
• Narrative includes speeches by principal characters
• Uses figurative language to make the story vivid and exciting for listeners and readers
Epic Narration vs. Epic Poetry
• So what’s the difference between Epic Narration and Epic Poetry?
Narration: how it is told (ie 1st or 3rd person)
Poetry: what kind of poetry it is (ie: love novel, short stories, graphic novel, mystery novel
Epic Poetry
What makes a poem an epic poem?
Main Characteristics
• Long, narrative poem• Speaker is a narrator,
telling a story• Theme or subject of the
tale is important
More . . .
• The setting is huge
• Main character is capable of being a hero
More . . .
• Action includes extraordinary or superhuman deeds
• Hero has embarked on a long journey with various tests or tasks which challenge his bravery, wits, and battle skills
. . . and finally
• Supernatural entities take interest in the action
• Epic poem not only entertains, but teaches
• From Glencoe p.806