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Friday 21 December 2018

Epic

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Epic......
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An epic poem is a long, narrative poem that is usually about heroic deeds and events that are significant to the culture of the poet. Many ancient writers used epic poetry to tell tales of intense adventures and heroic feats.
Epic poems were a popular form of literature in the ancient world. This type of story, in which the main character goes on a long journey and endures many tests and trials, is still used today. The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Star Wars, and Harry Potter are all epic journeys—and kids and adults of all ages are familiar with them.

Tips for Writing an Epic poem.....

What You Do:

Choose an epic hero. He can either choose himself, a family member, or a god or goddess from ancient history.
His epic hero must be charged with a task. He can guard something, learn something, or search for something as he endures his epic journey, but there should be some purpose to his adventure.
Decide who your hero’s helpers will be. They are usually mythical creatures, with special powers, but the decision is up to him. He should his use his imagination to come up with a unique plot and characters.
Ask him to outline his epic poem according to the three phases: exile, journey, and return home. Brainstorm ideas about why your epic hero needs to leave home, what he is going to encounter along the journey, and how he will successfully complete the quest.
Now it's time for him to begin writing his epic! The structure, length, and style are entirely up to him.
When he's all done, invite him to decorate the borders of the epic poem with drawings of the characters or setting.

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