Describe a few characteristics of Ancient literature presented in our course. Illustrate those characteristics with specific detail from either The Iliad or Oedipus the King.

the three most common characteristics of ancient literature is

A. Drama

B. Prose

C. Poetry.

Drama is defined as a type of literature which is to be performed in front of an audience. It may be composed of poetry and even prose.

Prose is defined as a literature which is made up of common language.

Poetry is more composed and structured. It has rhythm and rhymes for a dramatic or aesthetic effect.

The Iliad is set in an ancient time that is an archaic period. The iliad tells a recount of the seige of Troy which lasted for a whole decade. While the Odyssey recounts the homeward return of Odysseus the king. These are narrative poems which give a detailed narrative of happened in both occurrences.

Explanation: The iliad and the Odyssey are well known, important and highly regarded works of history. They are set in ancient times.

answer: a

explanation:

read the following excerpt from “greece” by oscar wilde.

the sea was sapphire [colored], and the sky

burned like a heated opal through the air;

we hoisted sail; the wind was blowing fair

for the blue lands that to the eastward lie.

which words does the poet include to the reader visualize the scene?

“the sea was sapphire”

“through the air”

“was blowing fair”

“to the eastward lie”