PPT-Introduction to the Epic

Read book ten minutes The Odyssey Journal 5 Part I Make a list of people male and female who are generally considered heroes Try to come up with as many as you can Then identify the heroic qualities of each person next to his or her name . Research. Advisory Forum. 1. 2/11/2014. Agenda. UCHealth, Epic, 2014. Epic Optimization Strategy. Epic version . 2014. UCHealth/Epic/2014. UCHealth Epic Recap. February 2011. : Initial Go-Live in Ambulatory at University of Colorado Hospital (UCH). In literature, an epic is a long narrative poem about an epic hero and the hero’s journey.. Characteristics of Epics. Physically impressive hero of national importance.. Huge setting involving much of the known world, and possibly the land of the dead.. Using the characteristics of an epic. Creative writing task. Epic Characteristics Review. What makes an epic an epic?. -Turn and talk with your partner.. •What are some examples of an epic?. Characteristics and Examples. The Odyssey. May have lived sometime between 850 BCE and early 1200 BCE. Much of his life is a mystery. He probably lived closer to the 850 BCE date. The Iliad . and . The Odyssey . both date from around this time. Film inspired by the structure and grandeur of an Epic POEM. :. A Lengthy, narrative poem, containing details of a heroic journey and events significant to a culture or nation. . 10 Main Features of Epic Poetry:. Understanding and Analyzing Epic, or Homeric Similes. Definition. A Homeric simile is an elaborate comparison, developed over several lines, between something strange or unfamiliar to the audience and something more familiar to them. . Aaron Reeves, MS PhD. Quantitative Epidemiologist. Epidemiology Research Unit. SRUC. About EPIC. EPIC is the Scottish Government’s Centre of Expertise on Animal Disease Outbreaks. Our aims:. T. o provide an evidence base and scientifically informed advice to support Scottish Government policy regarding exotic diseases of livestock and poultry. (*traditional vs. New). Definition:. “A long narrative poem that tells the adventures of a hero whose actions help decide the fate of a nation or a group of people (characters).”. Traditional vs. new problem: nobody writes “long narrative poems” anymore… so does that mean there are no new epics? Of course not! But we do have to look at things a little differently.. In literature, an epic is a long narrative poem about an epic hero and the hero’s journey.. The Epic Hero. Someone who has superhuman strength and confidence.. Emerge victorious from very difficult and scary situations.. Literary Term Glossary. Term. Definition. Example. Epic Hero. A larger than life figure, typically of noble or semi-divine birth who pits. his courage, skill and virtue against evil forces.. Achilles. and. Ancient Mesopotamia. . The history and culture behind the world’s oldest recorded story – . Epic of Gilgamesh. Adapted presentation. Acknowledgements to Kimberly Torres. Mesopotamia– Geography (circa 4000 BC . t. he Epic Hero. What does it take to become an . epic hero. ?. He . is a . man. who seems . able to conquer most problems . that he . encounters. .. He does . not. . have. any . “super” powers. Journal. What makes a hero? Write down the names of two or three people, real or fictional, whom you consider heroic. Then take a few minutes to list character traits that you think a hero of any time and place should have. Revisit and add to your thoughts and notes as you read the . Update. By Department . xxxx. (insert name of specialty/department/group) . Date: . xxxxxx. Presenter: . xxxxx. TOH Readiness Owners. xxxxx. (list of Readiness Owners). xxxxx. (list of Readiness Owners).