Literary Devices
What is extreme exaggeration?
Hyperbole
What is the main character of a story?
Protagonist
What is the part of the story where all loose ends/conflicts are wrapped up?
Resolution
Who is the protagonist of the Odyssey?
Odysseus
Who is the antagonist of The Odyssey?
The Cyclops - Polyphemus
What is a comparison using "like" or "as"?
Simile
What is the struggle that occurs within a character?
Internal Conflict
What is the part of a story with background info, setting, and characters?
Exposition
What giant animals do Odysseus and his men use to escape?
Sheep
What is a lie that Odysseus tells the Cyclops?
That his name is Nobody.
What is it when a nonhuman subject is given human-like traits?
Personification
What is the method of narration or perspective in a story?
Point of View
What is the part of the story that directly follows the climax?
Falling Action
How does the Cyclops respond when the ship sails away?
He prays to Poseidon that Odysseus' travels will be rough and he throws a boulder at the ship.
Why doesn't Odysseus kill the Cyclops while he is sleeping?
They need him to open the door.
What is "her hair was like flowing wheat"?
Simile
What is the underlying message in a story that the author wants the reader to learn?
Theme
What is the part of the story where a series of conflicts/complications lead up to the climax?
Rising Action
What foolish thing does Odysseus do when the ship sails away?
Tells the Cyclops his real name.
Why does Odysseus expect gifts from the Cyclops?
He thinks the Cyclops will be hospitable, per the Greek custom.
What is "his eyes were a deep ocean"
Metaphor
What is the use of words, plot twists, or the reader’s knowledge to create a difference in the story?
Irony
What is the part of the story that introduces main conflict that drives the storyline?
Inciting Incident
What is the main character flaw that Odysseus has?
Pride
What specific item does Odysseus bring with him onto the island?
A wineskin full of wine.