Vocabulary
The order of events in a story.
Plot
The main character of a story.
Protagonist
The part of the plot diagram that introduces the reader to the characters, setting, and background information.
Introduction/Exposition
The world where we are introduced to our hero.
Known/Ordinary
The protagonist of The Odyssey is this prideful man who sometimes doesn't know when to keep his mouth shut.
Odysseus
Who are the sweet singing monsters who lead ships to their death?
The Sirens
Persuading through credibility.
Ethos
What is the name of the cyclops in The Odyssey, Book 9?
Polyphemus
The time and place a story happens.
Setting
The one who directly opposes the main character.
Antagonist
The turning point of the story where the conflict is resolved.
Climax
The world our hero travels into during their story.
Unknown/Special
What specific location do Odysseus and his men find themselves trapped during Book 9?
The cave of a cyclops.
What must Odysseus' men put in their ears to avoid the song of the siren?
Bee's wax
Persuading through emotion.
Pathos
What is the latin phrase for a story that starts in the midst of things?
In media res
The people or creatures who commit the actions of a story.
Characters
A character who does not grow or evolve.
Static
The final part of the plot diagram where the reader sees the world after all has been resolved.
Resolution
This character meets our hero and trains them in the ways of the unknown world and/or of the conflict which needs to be solved.
The Mentor
How does the cyclops know where to throw his rock after Odysseus and his men escape?
Odysseus yells back to the cyclops about how they outsmarted him.
What must the men refuse to do while on the island of Thrinacia?
Eat the cattle
Persuading through logic
Logos
Who is credited with constructing the hero's journey template?
Joseph Campbell
The lesson a story teaches the reader.
Theme
A character who grows and evolves throughout a story.
Dynamic
The events of a story where the characters are trying to solve the conflict.
Rising Action
When the hero reaches their lowest point only to find new confidence and continue their journey.
Death & Rebirth
How does the cyclops know where to throw the second rock after Odysseus and his men escape the second time?
Odysseus shouts to the cyclops again to ensure the monster knows who outsmarted him.
**Double Jeopardy**
What is the name of the swirling maelstrom that sucks ships down to the deepest depths of the ocean?
Charybdis
Commonly held beliefs.
Commonplaces
The feeling of the reader toward the text or story.
Mood
A character who has layers to their personality.
Round
The part of a plot diagram where the characters are putting the world back together.
Falling Action
**Double Jeopardy**
When our hero moves from the known world into the unknown world, what are they doing?
Crossing the Threshold
What plant-based people hypnotize some of Odysseus' men with a special fruit?
The Lotus Eaters
Who is the six-headed monster that kills 12 of Odysseus' men?
Scylla
Name the four elements of ethos.
Trustworthiness, Authority, Reputation, Similarities with the audience
The attitude of the author toward their topic or story.
Tone
A character who has one personality throughout a story.
Flat
The inciting incident that turns a routine day into a not so routine day.
Conflict
When the hero forgives themselves for past failures.
Atonement
Who are the people Odysseus and his men ransack at the beginning of Book 9?
The Cicones
Who provides Odysseus with insight into his journey during Book 12?
Circe
Three ways to improve your logos.
Make it understandable, real, & logical