Literary elements
Explain the difference between internal and external conflict. For an additional 100 points, explain the difference between a metaphor and a simile.
struggle against outside force (external), struggle within the mind (internal)
metaphors equate (A=B), similes compare (as/like)
Definition of guise
an external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the true nature of something.
What did the main character of the Hitchhiker discover at the end?
That he was already dead
Describe a theme of Odyssey
Courage, perseverance, trust
Correct this sentence: If I were more patient perhaps I can achieve a greater reward
comma after patient
a long narrative poem that is elevated and dignified in theme, tone, and style. As a literary device, it celebrates heroic deeds
epic
Definition of lavish
sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious; bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities on
How did the story "The Leader" physically portray the leader at the end of the story?
he was headless
The sirens represent _________ and this part of the story in Odyssey can teach us _____________
temptation; resisting temptation/discipline/delayed gratification, being firm, sacrifice
What's wrong with this:
Because he gave the keys
Fragment
"Dawn mounted her golden throne" is an example of
Personification
Passion; intensity of emotion
Ardor
The first and second tests Penelope chose to use to find out if Odysseus is who he claims he is
Test of the bow and secret information (about the bed)
Describe a theme of "The Leader"
Warning against blind obedience, things don't appear as they seem, Fame, appearance
Difference between a comma and a colon
comma separates dependent and independent clauses, but a colon introduces a list or a definition/meaning of a word or phrase
a repeated pattern—an image, sound, word, or symbol that comes back again and again within a particular story
motif
having great weight or bulk
ponderous
The two monsters Odysseus and his men struggled against
Scylla and Charybdis
What qualities does Penelope embody/symbolize
Purity, faithfulness, wisdom, patience, trust
You has the pencil and the pen for the test
has to have
Give an example of conflict in Odyssey
Helio's cattle, the sun not shining if Odysseus is not punished, Charybdis and Scylla, disobeying orders from Odysseus
Explain the meaning of impudence and give an example sentence that uses this word correctly
speech or behavior that is aggressively forward or rude
Sentence should use this word as a noun
The name of the sun god who has a sacred cattle
Helios
One theme during the sea battles in Odyssey
Unity, endurance, discipline
One of the books are missing (any correction?)
are to is