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García Márquez is above all a brilliant storyteller and his writing is a tribute to both the power of the imagination and the mysteries of the human heart In Gabos world where flowers rain from the sky and dictators sell the very ocean reality is subject to emotional truths as well as physical boundaries It is a world of great beauty and great cruelty a world where love brings both redemption and enslavement and a world where the lines between objective reality and dreams are hopelessly blurred It is a world very much like our own. The Odyssey . by Homer. PowerPoint by Erin Salona. The Traditional Epic. The Epic Hero is superhuman--braver and stronger than ordinary people. There is some all-knowing or wise person who helps the protagonist. The Odyssey. by Homer. PowerPoint by Erin Salona. Epithets. brief descriptive phrases. characterize a person or thing. sometimes set off by commas. used . to help the . rhapsode. & listener better remember details. 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.. Genre Intro. What do we already know about short stories?. What short stories have we read?. Which authors or short stories do we know?. Why do writers write short stories?. What is the purpose of a short story?. 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. Identify and explain the elements of a Greek myth. Identify and explain the elements of an epic poem and a hero’s journey. Identify and explain the characteristics of an epic hero. Analyze the relationship between myths and legends and 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. . 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. THE NOVEL AND SHORT STORY IN ENGLISH. MEETING 1. 22.2.2014. Dr. . Manimangai. Mani. E-mail : . manimanggai@hotmail.com. Contact no: 016-5316715. Room : No. 4, . Makmal. . Siber. 1,Muzium . Warisan. Larger than life hero (. Epic hero. ).. Often part God.. Hero goes on a long journey or quest (. Epic quest. ). . Begins . in medias res. .. Begins with an invocation to a . muse. (. Epic invocation. Stories. Lesson Objective. Understand the content and structure of a short story. Choose a topic to write about. Plan, draft, revise, and edit a short story. Pages 346-352. Writing a Short Story. Everybody loves a story! Today you will begin writing your own story. It will be about an important decision that the main character will need to make. It’s important that you make it as entertaining as possible.. Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie , Lady . Mallowan. .  (15 September 1890 – 12 January 1976). . was an English . crime.  . novelist. , . short story writer. , and . playwright. . She is best known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections , particularly those revolving around her fictional detectives  . English. What you need. A pen, paper, book or a device.. Learning intention. T. o understand the structures and features that define a short story..  . What you need to do. Continue to record ‘new vocabulary’ as you progress through the lessons..