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Descriptive Essay:
Create a Superhero

Your task is to invent your own superhero, and in essay format, describe the following:
His or her appearance and Super “powers”
His or her sidekick, who must function as a foil
How he or she exhibits the characteristics of a true hero.

Your writing must include sensory details, figurative language, and dialog between the hero and his foil.

This essay is thesis-based, so remember: you are not telling a story. You will formulate a thesis based on your hero, and support your thesis with evidence that you create.

Your essay should be at least five paragraphs long, and typed. See the essay formatting sample for other details.

DUE DATES:
Pre-writing_____________________

Rough Draft___________________

Final Draft____________________

Hero:Appearance:

Super Powers:

Characteristics that Make Him or Her a Hero:

Sidekick:How He or She is a Foil:

Thesis:
(Must have a subject and verb, must express an opinion)

Epic Hero Quiz
English 4 Name______________________

1) Which of the following is not a characteristic of an epic, or epic poem?
A It has a broad setting, often with supernatural realms
B It is told in heightened language
C The hero goes on a journey or quest
D The hero must face a non-human entity as his foe

2) Beowulf is considered the archetype of an epic hero because
A He lived during the Anglo-Saxon period
B His story is thought to be the first ever recorded
C He possesses strength, ethics, and is glorified
D He dies at the end of the story

3) The main purpose of a character foil is to
A provide comic relief for the reader
B define the hero by means of contrast
C act as a companion to the hero
D define the hero by means of comparison

4) Which quality of Gilgamesh’s should change if he is to be considered a true hero?
A his laziness
B his pride
C his
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