Epic Poetry/ Hero Journey
Epic Poetry Conventions
Odyssey
Tone
Mood
100
What shape is the Hero's Journey
A circle
100
A formal plea for aid/help. This plea is usually to a deity or some other spiritual power.
Invocation
100
What is the other name that Odysseus goes by?
Ulysses
100
What is tone?
The author's attitude towards the subject; the way the author is speaking.
100
What is Mood?
How the audience/reader feels
200
Describe what the "Call to Adventure" step is
The hero is whisked away on their quest/journey by some person/force
200
A descriptive phrase that presents a particular trait of a person or thing. It can be quick aid to characterization
Ex: Odysseus is a “raider of cities.”
Epithet
200
Where did Odysseus go to war before the events of the Odyssey?
Troy
200
We all sat down and had a great time telling jokes and eating our favorite food it was the best night ever. What do you think is the mood in this setting?
happy or joyful
200
What is the mood of this sentence? The day was bright and sunny, birds were chirping and kids were laughing outside.
Happy or cheerful
300
Fill in the blank
The setting is broad and often includes _____, especially the land of the dead.
Supernatural realms
300
The action begins in the middle of things
In Media Res
300
What do Odysseus and his crew do to the Cyclops?
Blind him with a stick on fire
300
It was quiet and nobody moved we heard a big crash in the distance a growl and then a blood curdling scream. What is the mood in this sentence?
Scared or suspenseful
300
What is the mood of this setting?
scary
400
What are the four main themes in Greek culture/Epic Poetry?
Glory, Intelligence, Hospitality, Loyalty
400
Begins in the middle and then flashes back to events that took place before the narrator’s current time/setting.
Flashback
400
Who is Polyphemus's father?
Poseidon
400
Which tone word best describes the following example sentence: “When are you going to take the garbage out? Sometime this year, maybe?”
Sarcastic
400
True or False
Mood can only be positive
False
500
Fill in the blank
An epic explores themes that reflect the values and ideals of the _____ that produced it.
Culture
500
Elaborately extended comparisons relating heroic events to simple, everyday events
Epic Simile
500
What is the Cyclops’s curse on Odysseus?
He curses Odysseus' journey
500
Which tone word best describes the following example sentence: “Hey, lay off, you don’t have to nag me. I was going to do it anyway!”
Irritated, upset, or angry
500
The babbling brook gurgled quietly, as the breeze caused the leaves to dance lazily.
What is the mood?
Peaceful