ENGL 2111 FINAL EXAM REVIEW UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
Cosmogonic Myth
Answer:
From two Greek words: kosmos (order) and genesis (beginning) These are the
origins, beginnings, births of specifically anthropocentric universes & orders.
Question:
Characteristics of cosmogonic myths
Answer:
- Many creation accounts begin in a chaos that gets ordered. - This chaos is
presented in many different guises; however, a primary presentation is
through "primal waters." - Many creation accounts also end in a "fall", a war,
or a separation from the god(s) - Because myths are written by humans, for
humans, cosmogonic myths are also anthropogenetic
Question:
Enuma Elish
Answer:
The Babylonian creation myth; The great god Marduk, son of Ea, battles with
Tiamat (goddess of the sea) to compensate for her and Apsu's (the god of the
sweet waters underground) vengeful thoughts. He rips her body in two, using
the upper half for the sky and the lower half for the earth. Humans are created
to be servants to the gods.
Question:
Genesis (I & II)
Answer:
The Hebrew creation story; Chapter 1: - The first 7 days of creation -
Everything God creates "is good": mankind is created out of His own image
and is given free will - humans are the last thing to be created Chapter 2: -
Humans are created before plants - The story of Adam & Eve; before Eve ate
the apple, life for mankind was paradise, without needing to work. After,
humans were punished, left to fend for themselves.
Question:
Bumba's Creation
Answer:
African mythology; Bumba, the creator, vomits up the world, a visceral
creation story. He vomits the sky, the sea, the land, and lastly, humans. He tells
the humans "Behold these wonders, they belong to you," giving them free will.
His sons create
the other different lifeforms and his daughter, Tsetse, is labeled as a
"troublemaker"
Question:
Spider Woman
, Answer:
The Hopi creation story; Tawa, the Sun God, and Spider Woman, the Earth
Goddess create the world and all its beings through song. Humans are created
in a more maternal sense, with Spider Woman cradling the still human forms
close to her bosom to create life. The gods stay close with humans, guiding
them on how to live their lives and telling them they [the gods] are close by if
they need them.
Question:
Epic
Answer:
- Narrative poem, written in an elevated style - Central heroic figure & his
deeds unite the narrative - Setting is vast, covering nations, the world, the
universe - Heroic figure & events are important to a nation or race; epic hero is
imposing, of national or international importance, and is of historic or
legendary significance - Action consists of deeds requiring superhuman
courage & strength - Supernatural forces (gods, angels, demigods) invest
themselves in the action and in the hero. - The poet retains a level of
objectivity - Poem begins "in medias res" ("in the middle of the action") with an
invocation of the muse
Question:
Epic Hero
Answer:
- Of national or racial importance; legendary or historical significance -
Imposing in stature; possesses qualities that a nation or race believes are
desired qualities - Descends to the Underworld & returns with some sort of
knowledge or having done something signifi cant that impacts culture - Hero's
adventures or deeds usually change the hero somehow
Question:
Tragedy
Answer:
an imitation of an action that is serious, complete, and possessing magnitude;
in embellished language [...]; in the mode of action and not narrated; and
effecting,
through pity and fear [what we call] the catharsis of such emotion PLOT: -
must have a set beginning and end (this is where the tragic action happens) -
The end: TELOS - purpose - no deus ex machina
Question:
Tragic Hero
Answer:
must be someone for whom the emotions of pity and fear can be felt, and
therefore the person must be "high enough to fall" and suffer "more than the
mistake warrants" - therefore, almost always noble - commits a judgement
error IS NOT: - All good persons should not pass from prosperity to misfortune.
- Evil persons should not rise from misfortune to prosperity. - Wicked persons
should not fall from prosperity to misfortune.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
Cosmogonic Myth
Answer:
From two Greek words: kosmos (order) and genesis (beginning) These are the
origins, beginnings, births of specifically anthropocentric universes & orders.
Question:
Characteristics of cosmogonic myths
Answer:
- Many creation accounts begin in a chaos that gets ordered. - This chaos is
presented in many different guises; however, a primary presentation is
through "primal waters." - Many creation accounts also end in a "fall", a war,
or a separation from the god(s) - Because myths are written by humans, for
humans, cosmogonic myths are also anthropogenetic
Question:
Enuma Elish
Answer:
The Babylonian creation myth; The great god Marduk, son of Ea, battles with
Tiamat (goddess of the sea) to compensate for her and Apsu's (the god of the
sweet waters underground) vengeful thoughts. He rips her body in two, using
the upper half for the sky and the lower half for the earth. Humans are created
to be servants to the gods.
Question:
Genesis (I & II)
Answer:
The Hebrew creation story; Chapter 1: - The first 7 days of creation -
Everything God creates "is good": mankind is created out of His own image
and is given free will - humans are the last thing to be created Chapter 2: -
Humans are created before plants - The story of Adam & Eve; before Eve ate
the apple, life for mankind was paradise, without needing to work. After,
humans were punished, left to fend for themselves.
Question:
Bumba's Creation
Answer:
African mythology; Bumba, the creator, vomits up the world, a visceral
creation story. He vomits the sky, the sea, the land, and lastly, humans. He tells
the humans "Behold these wonders, they belong to you," giving them free will.
His sons create
the other different lifeforms and his daughter, Tsetse, is labeled as a
"troublemaker"
Question:
Spider Woman
, Answer:
The Hopi creation story; Tawa, the Sun God, and Spider Woman, the Earth
Goddess create the world and all its beings through song. Humans are created
in a more maternal sense, with Spider Woman cradling the still human forms
close to her bosom to create life. The gods stay close with humans, guiding
them on how to live their lives and telling them they [the gods] are close by if
they need them.
Question:
Epic
Answer:
- Narrative poem, written in an elevated style - Central heroic figure & his
deeds unite the narrative - Setting is vast, covering nations, the world, the
universe - Heroic figure & events are important to a nation or race; epic hero is
imposing, of national or international importance, and is of historic or
legendary significance - Action consists of deeds requiring superhuman
courage & strength - Supernatural forces (gods, angels, demigods) invest
themselves in the action and in the hero. - The poet retains a level of
objectivity - Poem begins "in medias res" ("in the middle of the action") with an
invocation of the muse
Question:
Epic Hero
Answer:
- Of national or racial importance; legendary or historical significance -
Imposing in stature; possesses qualities that a nation or race believes are
desired qualities - Descends to the Underworld & returns with some sort of
knowledge or having done something signifi cant that impacts culture - Hero's
adventures or deeds usually change the hero somehow
Question:
Tragedy
Answer:
an imitation of an action that is serious, complete, and possessing magnitude;
in embellished language [...]; in the mode of action and not narrated; and
effecting,
through pity and fear [what we call] the catharsis of such emotion PLOT: -
must have a set beginning and end (this is where the tragic action happens) -
The end: TELOS - purpose - no deus ex machina
Question:
Tragic Hero
Answer:
must be someone for whom the emotions of pity and fear can be felt, and
therefore the person must be "high enough to fall" and suffer "more than the
mistake warrants" - therefore, almost always noble - commits a judgement
error IS NOT: - All good persons should not pass from prosperity to misfortune.
- Evil persons should not rise from misfortune to prosperity. - Wicked persons
should not fall from prosperity to misfortune.
