Literary Devices
Who Said That
Characters
Greek Terminology
Misc
100
Homer uses this literary device to introduce the Rage of Achilles, and the Catalogue of the Ships, both epic events
What is the Invocation of the Muse?
100
“And to think how much better it would have been! now my army’s all ruined thanks to my own reckless pride, I would die of shame to face the men of Troy and the Trojan women trailing with their long robes…”
Who is Hector?
100
Athena had to fly down from Olympus to check his rage after a quarrel with his Achaean commander.
Who is Achilles?
100
In epic poetry, a warrior's moment of excellence in battle. Diomedes had this moment in Book V.
What is aristeia?
100
Greek theater was established in this year to honor this God of festivities?
What are 700 BC and Dionysus?
200
Aphrodite rescuing Paris from being slain by Menelaus is an example of this literary device
What is divine intervention?
200
“Remember your own father, great godlike Achilles—
as old as I am, past the threshold of deadly old age.”
Who is Priam?
200
This character is the King of Ithica, and uses Logos to try and convince Achilles to join back in the Trojan War
Who is Odysseus?
200
Paris violated this sacred rule by stealing Helen from Menelaus' palace
What is Xenia?
200
The two fates of Achilles
What are
Live a long life with no glory or live a short life with glory
300
"But the hero sprang away, far as a hard-flung spear, swooping fast as the black eagle, the fierce marauder, both the strongest and swiftest bird that flies the sky..."
What is an epic simile?
300
"You--the gods have planted a cruel, relentless fury in your chest! All for a girl, just one, and here we offer you seven--outstanding beauties--that, and a treasure trove besides. Achilles, put some human kindness in your heart. Show respect for your own house. Here we are, under your roof, sent from the whole Achaean force! Past all other men, all other Achaean comrades, we long to be your closest, dearest friends."
Who is Ajax?
300
This character is accused of treason, despite there being no evidence for this claim
Who is Creon?
300
Achilles' shield in Book 18 is an example of this literary device
What is ekphrasis?
300
How one will be remembered after their time on earth has come to a close
What is Legacy?
400
This promotional poster for the movie Jaws is an example of this literary device
What is Dramatic Irony?
400
“You mock my blindness, do you? But I sat that you, with both your eyes, are blind: you cannot see the wretchedness of your life, nor in whose house you live, nor with whom.”
Who is Tiresias?
400
This character cared for Achilles when he was a child
Who is Phoenix?
400
Achilles obeyed this by not striking down Priam as he entered into the Achaean camp
What is Xenia?
400
This name refers to both Agamemnon and Menelaus, derived from their father's name
What is Atrides?
500
The animals that Odysseus and Diomedes wore to symbolize their inhumane actions towards the Trojans in Book 10
What are a boar and a lion?
500
“Yes, yes, I’ll tell you everything, down to the last detail! Hector’s holding council with all his chiefs, mapping plans on King Ilus’ barrow, clear of the crowds at camp.”
Who is Dolon?
500
The daughter of the priest of Apollo whom Agamemnon disrespected.
Who is Chryseis?
500
Hubris is the main quality of this.
What is Hamartia?
500
The exact number of ships in the Catalogue of Ships in Book II
What is 1,186?