Why was it necessary and creative for the poet telling the story of Gilgamesh to constantly repeat details?Group of answer choicesThe epic of the warrior was always changing, so the poet often had to remember new details along with the old.Repetition enhanced the smooth rhythm and poetic pulse of the epic.Repetition was often used with hyperbole to make the epic heroes seem larger than life. The use of exaggeration delighted the audience and widened their imagination.Oral tradition was the norm since so many Sumerians could not read, so it was skillful and purposeful for the poet to refresh audience memories.Both C and D are correct.

The Epic of Gilgamesh is written primarily in prose, which is written or spoken language in its ordinary form.        However,  the epic is written in poetry after Book 3 when the warriors enter the Cedar Forest.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

Epics have special literary ingredients that bring the story to life.        Among those used most often are hyperbole, repetition, metaphors, similes, and an abundance of  comic relief.         Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

Which best explains why a writer might use repetition?A.To let the poem break away from earlier traditionsB.To surprise the reader with a new idea or imageC.To create a sense of discontinuity or fragmentationD.To call attention to a particular element in a poem

The Epic of Gilgamesh is a comment on Mesopotamian kingship. It tells us that the search for ___________ is futile, and the king should focus his attention on the city.Question 8Answera.a way to please the godsb.dry landc.fresh breadd.immortality

How is the Gilgamesh story different from modern fiction stories of today?Group of answer choicesIt was inspired by the Hebrew Bible.It was passed down orally for centuries.It originated in Egypt.It was first written down by Neolithic communities.