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Evolution of Poetry: From Rituals to Oral Tradition

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What was one of the main purposes early humans conducted rituals in the form of poetry for?

To ensure the favor of the gods (correct)

To compete with each other

To pass time

To entertain themselves

Which technique did traveling bards use to help remember epic stories of gods and monsters?

Using sound and rhythm as mnemonic devices (correct)

Singing loudly

Writing everything down

Drawing pictures

What are the Elder Eddas from Scandinavian traditions an example of?

Scientific research papers

Poetic form rooted in oral tradition (correct)

Modern novels

Historical textbooks

Which ancient prayer celebrates spirituality and sensuality through verse and rhythm?

Songs of Solomon in the Old Testament Signup and view all the answers

How is poetry distinguished from prose when seen on a page?

Poetry is written in verse and consists of stanzas Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of how The Iliad, The Odyssey, and similar works were passed down before they were written?

They were memorized, rewritten, and performed Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the mnemonic devices used by traveling bards to remember epic stories?

Using sound and rhythm Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient work celebrates spirituality and sensuality through verse and rhythm?

Songs of Solomon Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant characteristic distinguishing poetry from prose when seen on a page?

Written in stanzas Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient tradition tells of the adventures of Norse gods and monsters?

The Elder Eddas Signup and view all the answers

How were works like The Iliad, The Odyssey, and the Elder Eddas passed down before they were written?

Memorized, rewritten, and translated Signup and view all the answers

What literary form consists of paragraphs written in sentences?

Prose Signup and view all the answers