the odyssey literary terms. epic long narrative poem about the adventures of a hero
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Epic Hero A larger than life figure who embodies the ideals of a nation or raceTRANSCRIPT
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The OdysseyLiterary Terms
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Epic• Long narrative poem about the
adventures of a hero.
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Epic Hero• A larger than life figure who
embodies the ideals of a nation or race
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Epic Simile• A long, elaborate comparision
that extends over many lines.
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Epithet• A brief descriptive phrase that
points out traits usually associated with a specific person or thing. • Ex: Odysseus- “master
strategist”
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Point of ViewVantage point from which the story is told
• 1st person- narrator uses “I”
• 3rd person limited- outside narrator that only knows one characters perspective
• 3rd person omniscient- outside ALL knowing
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Archetype• An original or model that
characters are based upon
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Character Types• Dynamic Character- changes as
a result of the plot• Static Character- does not
change• Round character- has many sides• Flat character- only shows one
side
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Foreshadowing• A hint to future events
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Personification• Giving non-human things human
traits
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Hubris• A hero suffers a downfall due to pride