Greek God
This king of the gods ruled from Mount Olympus and wielded a thunderbolt.
Who is Zeus
Called the “Earth-Shaker,” this sea god carried a trident.
Who is Neptune
“Her voice drifted through the room like a soft breeze.”
What is a Simile
The struggle between opposing forces in a story—such as character vs. character or character vs. nature.
What is Conflict
This clever hero of The Odyssey created the plan of the Trojan Horse.
Who is Odysseus
Known as the goddess of wisdom and war strategy, she sprang fully grown from Zeus’s head.
As god of the sun, music, and prophecy, this deity played a golden lyre.
Who is Apollo
“The storm was a furious beast pounding on the walls.”
What is a Metaphor
This part of the plot introduces characters, setting, and basic situation.
What is Exposition
He killed the Minotaur with the help of Ariadne and her golden thread.
Theseus
This messenger god wore winged sandals and guided souls to the underworld.
Who is Hermes
This goddess of agriculture and the harvest is the mother of Persephone.
Who is Ceres
“The sun smiled down on the valley.”
What is Personification
The central message or underlying meaning of a literary work.
What is Theme
This hero slew Medusa, using Athena’s shield as a mirror.
Who is Perseus
The goddess of the hearth and home who gave up her Olympian seat to Dionysus.
Who is Hestia
She was goddess of the hunt and twin sister of Apollo.
Who is Diana
“Her backpack weighed a ton.”
What is a Hyperbole
The process by which the writer reveals a character’s personality through actions, thoughts, and dialogue.
What is Indirect Characterization
Double: Famous for his 12 Labors, including slaying the Nemean Lion.
Who is Hercules
This smith of the gods was known for his craftsmanship and was married to Aphrodite.
Who is Hephaestus
This goddess of love rose from the sea foam.
Who is Venus
Double: “She let the cat out of the bag.”
What is a Idiom
The sensory descriptions an author uses to help readers picture a place.
What is Imagery
Spartan who took his vengeance on the Olympian gods.