That's Epic
He was the protagonist & hero in Homer's The Odyssey
Who is Odysseus?
This character was Juliet's cousin and the main antagonist in the play
Who is Tybalt?
This is the most important point the author makes in a text
What is central (or main) idea?
This word is used to represent the sequence of events in a story
What is plot?
This is a comparison using "like" or "as"
What is a simile?
This is a brave and noble character, admired for great achievements or affected by grand events
What is an epic hero?
When Romeo refuses to fight Tybalt, it's because of his new love for ______________
Who is Juliet?
This is the central idea of a work of literature; it is usually universal in nature
What is theme?
This is the end of the story where loose ends are tied up
What is the resolution?
This is a comparison WITHOUT using "like" or "as" - a direct comparison
What is a metaphor?
These qualities were highly valued by the ancient Greeks:
c - - - - - e
l - - - - - y
What are courage and loyalty?
The play on words "Ask for me tomorrow, and you shall find me a grave man" were spoken by whom?
Who is Mercutio?
This is an assertion made in a text, best supported by evidence
What is a claim?
This two-word phrase is when the events in the story become complicated and the conflict is revealed
What is rising action?
This is exaggeration for effect
What is hyperbole?
These are traits that Odysseus exhibited when dealing with the Cyclops
- b - - - - - y and c - - - - - g
What are bravery and cunning?
Who is Benvolio?
This word represents the beliefs, customs, and traditions of a specific group of people
What is culture?
This is a turning point of the story, meant to be the moment of highest interest and emotion, leaving the reader wondering what is going to happen next.
What is the climax?
This when a reader is aware of something that a character isn't
What is dramatic irony?
These are the names of the sea monster and deadly whirlpool in The Odyssey
S - - - - a
C - - - - - - - s
What are Scylla and Charybdis?
When Mercutio encourages Tybalt to fight him, he could be considered an i - - - - - - - - r, or someone who initiates something
What is an instigator?
This word, starting with the letter "e", is a descriptive name or phrase used to characterize someone or something - for example - "Mother of Dragons"
What is an epithet?
This is the beginning of the story, where characters and setting are established.
What is the exposition (or introduction) ?
This is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance
What is allusion?