Question

23 multiple choice 1 point
which of the following epics tells the story of a hero’s journey home after war?
○ the iliad
○ paradise lost
○ beowulf
○ the odyssey

24 multiple choice 1 point
the epic catalog is a literary device that:
○ describes the setting in elaborate detail
○ lists the hero’s achievements in chronological order
○ summarizes the plot at the beginning of each section

Explanation:

Question 23

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• "The Iliad" focuses on the Trojan War battles, not a hero's journey home.
• "Paradise Lost" deals with the fall of man and Satan's rebellion, not a post - war home journey.
• "Beowulf" is about a hero's battles against monsters, not a journey home after war.
• "The Odyssey" follows Odysseus' journey back to Ithaca after the Trojan War.

We analyze each option:

• An epic catalog is not mainly for describing the setting in elaborate detail.
• An epic catalog is a literary device that lists the hero's (or a group's) achievements, often in chronological order, to emphasize their greatness.
• Summarizing the plot at the beginning of each section is not the function of an epic catalog.

Answer:

D. The Odyssey

Question 24