Literary Devices in Greek Mythology

Study Notes

Question Types and Literary Devices

Unexpected events: The opposite of what's expected to happen.
Void/Emptiness: The initial state of existence (prior to creation).
Myth purpose: To convey values, explain the world, and teach moral lessons.
Odysseus's Traits (not): A characteristic not associated with Odysseus to identify.
Protagonist: The main character who is not necessarily "good."
Verbal irony: A situation where the opposite of what is said occurs.
Dramatic irony: When the audience knows something the characters do not.
Minor characters: Characters who remain unchanged.
Antagonist: The character in opposition to the protagonist.
Static characterization: Directly telling the audience about a character's personality.
Creation of Uranus: Details about Uranus's creation.

Greek Mythology

Zeus's lightning bolt: Who gave Zeus the lightning bolt?
Zeus's father: The name of Zeus's father.
Uranus's downfall: The reason for Uranus's overthrow.
Kronos's overthrow: Who was overthrown by Kronos?
Greek deities: Names and relationships of Greek gods.

Story Structure and Elements

Rising action: Events occurring after the climax and before the resolution.
Conflict types: Identification of different types of conflict.
Internal conflict: Struggles within a character's mind.
Flashback: An interruption to describe earlier events.
Exposition: The beginning of a story; establishes setting and characters.
Figurative language (simile): Comparison using "like" or "as."
Figurative language (metaphor): A comparison that does not use "like" or "as," stating one thing is another.
Epic heroes: Characteristics of characters who embark on a heroic journey.

Description

Test your knowledge on various literary devices and key elements of Greek mythology. This quiz covers concepts like irony, characterization, and the roles of protagonists and antagonists in myths. Delve into the fascinating world of Greek legends and enhance your understanding of storytelling techniques.