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Odyssey: Introduction and the Epic
Odyssey: Introduction and the Epic
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Introduction to basic elements of the Epic hero, reading an epic and Homer
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What is an
epithet
?
a comparison developed over several lines
a comparison using like or as
renames a person with a descriptive phrase
a reference to a literary or historical person
2
Which is NOT a characteristic of an Epic setting?
fantastic or exotic lands
includes more than one culture or nation
story is set in the future
3
How long did The Trojan War last?
1200 years
1 year
100 years
10 years
4
What is an
archetype
?
a character that is easily recognizable
a beautiful character
an antagonist
a type of writing
5
What is an
epic
?
a long narrative poem
a true story about heroes
a story about the greek gods
a tall tale
6
What is an
epic simile
?
a reference to a literary or historical person
renames a person with a descriptive phrase
a comparison developed over several lines
a comparison using like or as
7
Before Homer's books existed in writing, they....
were performed by professional reciters.
were depicted in drawings.
mapped out.
proof-read for accuracy.
8
How was the
Odyssey
first experienced in ancient Greece?
It was studied in school.
It was sung in a live performance.
It was performed in dance.
It was read by the family.
9
What is an
allusion
?
a reference to a literary or historical person
a comparison developed over several lines
renames a person with a descriptive phrase
a comparison using like or as
10
inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable:
immortal
contend
formidable
desolate
11
Why do the gods like to intervene in humans' lives?
both A and B
The heroes displease them.
They use the human as pawns to settle their own quarrels.
Neither A nor B
12
Who wrote the
Odyssey
?
Athena
Fitzgerald
Homer
Olympus
13
How did Odysseus defeat Troy?
His men used special arrows.
He pretended to be their friend.
He built a walkway over their wall.
He built a giant wooden horse.
14
What are two characteristics of an Epic Hero?
superhuman strength
easily fooled
ignored by the gods
has qualities that are valued by his culture
15
Which would NOT be an example of an epic theme?
courage
the fate of a nation
brothers are jealous of each other
life and death
16
When reading an Epic poem, the reader should....
assign voices to the characters.
pause at the end of every line.
not know who is telling the story.
pay close attention to punctuation.
17
feeling strained as a result of having many demands:
versatile
valor
adversity
harried
18
Of which hero does the
Illiad
tell the story?
Oddysseus
Athena
Achilles
Menelaus
19
What is the debate scholars have about Homer?
whether or not he really existed
whether or not the tales were based on actual events
if he plagiarized his books
if he wrote under a pseudonym
20
Which is not one of the main elements in the
Odyssey
?
great heroism
poverty
the intervention of gods
The Trojan War
