Epics & Values
Characters
Characteristics of and Epic
Vocabulary
Miscellaneous
100
This is a long narrative poem that tells of the adventures of heroes.
What is an epic?
100
This man fell in love with another man's wife. His action led to the Trojan war
Who is Paris
100
Normally have superhuman strength with admirable qualities
What is an epic hero
100
Peter, Piper, picked a pack of pickled peppers is an example of what
Alliteration
100
When the Odyssey was told most people could read and write. True or False
False
200
These two epics were used to teach Greek children the virtues of Greek civilization.
What is The Iliad & The Odyssey?
200
This woman's beauty started a war
Who is Helen
200
Involves a long journey, full of complications
Epic plot
200
Comparison to two things using like or as in an epic
What is a epic simile
200
The Gods were blamed for the human downfall. True or false
True
300
This man's epic is "at the heart of the epic tradition."
Who is Homer?
300
This man's heel did not cause him any pain, but he did die during the final year of the Trojan War.
Who is Achilles?
300
Includes fanatic or exotic lands
Epic setting
300
Reference to a famous person place or event. Hint. "She gon Sharkeysha you!"
Allusion
300
The God of all Gods
Zeus
400
This is book was written before the Odyssey. It is also the inspiration for the movie Troy
What is the Iliad
400
He is credited with writing the Odyssey
Who is Homer
400
Reflects on universal concerns such as loyalty, love, courage, beauty, life and death
Epic themes
400
A brief descriptive phrase us to address or characterize someone. hint "Son of Oden"
What is an Epithet
400
During this time the earth was considered to be flat. True or False.
True
500
A long journey.
What is The Odyssey?
500
His crafty idea ended the war. "We should build a horse!
Who is Odysseus
500
Characters, situations, and images that are recognizable in many cultures and times
Archetypes
500
Boom! buzz! ouch! are examples of.... what will be found in the Odyssey
onomatopoeia
500
What was the Trojan horse made out of?
Parts of abandoned ships
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