A long, narrative poem about the adventures of a noble hero is an
Epic
100
What is Scylla?
Six-headed female monster
100
Most heroes have had to overcome _________ to reach their goal?
obstacles, adversity, challenges
100
Odysseus' men are not affected by the Sirens because
Ears are plugged with beeswax.
100
The Iliad's focus is based on what epic event in history?
Trojan War
200
The Iliad and the Odyssey are both examples of _____________ epics
primary
200
Who or what is a muse?
goddess who governs arts (music, writing, storytelling)
200
Who is the epic hero in the Odyssey? Careful... this is a toughy!
Odysseus
200
Circe advises Odysseus to do what regarding Scylla?
Accept the idea of losing some of his men.
200
Is the following an example of fragment, run-on or comma splice?
Once we got home and turned on the lights it was apparent
fragment
300
What does the choice between Scylla and Charybdis represent?
a. sacrifice b. stupidity c. evil d. bribery
sacrifice
300
Which character does this epithet describe?
"watchful queen"
Penelope
300
What characteristics of Penelope make her a heroine?
faithfulness, cautious, wise,
300
Name the three plot strands in the Odyssey.
1. Penelope and Telemachus waiting on Ithaca
2. 10 years wandering
3. Return home; fighting the suitors
300
How is a comma splice created? Be specific.
By joining two independent clauses with a comma.
400
An example of __________ irony is used when Odysseus refers to Antinuous as a brilliant prince.
verbal
400
Who does Odysseus see in the Underworld?
mother
400
Regarded as a literary heroine who learned to walk in someone else's shoes.
Scout
400
Where does Odysseus go after he leaves King Al's island?
home (Ithaca)
400
Odysseus, master mariner and soldier," is an example of an
epithet
500
"A man surf-casting on a point of rock for bass or mackerel,...will hook a fish a rip it from the surface to dangle wriggling through the air..." is comparing what
A fisherman catching a wiggly fish to Scylla catching men in her mouth.
500
How/Why does Penelope contrast herself to Helen, the legendary cause of the Trojan War?
faithful/adultery
500
This man was courageous, fought for social justice, and was able to see other perspectives.
Atticus
500
Which of the following causes Penelope to accept Odysseus as her true husband?
Symbolic bed built around the olive tree.
500
"Nhbdy's my meat, then, after I eat his friends." This an example of __________ irony.