Terms
Terms 2
Characters/People
Miscellaneous
Plot Questions
100
Define Conflict
struggle between opposing forces
100
Define Epic
A long, narrative poem usually about a hero
100
Who is Homer?
The author of The Odyssey
100
What is Mount Olympus?
Home of the Gods
100
How many years is Odysseus away from home total?
20 years
200
Define an odyssey
A long, wandering journey
200
Define epic hero
a legendary hero of almost superhuman qualities
200
Who is Zeus?
The supreme god
200
What is The Odyssey?
The story of Odysseus's journey home
200
Which goddess helps Odysseus the most?
Athena
300
Define Invocation
A prayer
300
Define indirect characterization
Reader uses clues to make inferences about a character
300
Who is Poseidon?
God of the Sea/ Polyphemus (The Cyclop's) father
300
What is The Illiad?
Story of the Trojan War
300
How many men does Scylla eat?
6
400
Define Homeric Simile
an extended comparison of two things
400
Define direct characterization
The author tells the reader exactly what a character is like
400
Who is Aeolus?
God of the wind
400
Who is Antinous?
The first suitor killed
400
In which sea is The Odyssey set?
The Mediterranean Sea
500
Define epithet
A descriptive phrase attached to a name
500
Define "in medias res"
In the middle of
500
Who is Menelaus?
Helen of Troy's husband
500
Who is Helios?
God of the sun/ owns sacred cattle
500
Which god most despises Odysseus?
Poseidon
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