Odyssey Quiz Study Guide PDF
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This document is a study guide for a quiz on the Odyssey. It includes vocabulary terms, background notes on Homeric epic poetry, and information on using resources for review.
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The Odyssey Quiz Study Guide In order to best prepare for your quiz, use this guide to help you. Academic Vocabulary Terms- Be prepared to define, identify, give examples or match each of of the following terms in a sentence: Allegory Anaphora Alliteration Ep...
The Odyssey Quiz Study Guide In order to best prepare for your quiz, use this guide to help you. Academic Vocabulary Terms- Be prepared to define, identify, give examples or match each of of the following terms in a sentence: Allegory Anaphora Alliteration Epic/Similes Metaphors Analogy Euphemisms Epithet Paradox Figurative language Pun Hubris Situational Irony Oxymoron Verbal Irony Personification Xenia Homer/Epic Background notes Epic ○ Meaning/Characteristics ○ Invocation of the Muse ○ Bards ○ Fatal flaw/Hamartia What is Odysseus’ “Hamartia”? Hubris, be able to identify or define. ○ Homeric Language Foreshadowing Epithets Extended Similes Dramatic Irony Formulaic diction Ring Composition A true epic hero only uses 2 things… Be familiar with characters, settings, literary devices and events from books 1, 2, 5, and 9. Use all of your resources in The Odyssey folder on showbie Homer/Epic notes Books 1 & 2 Review Questions Book 5 bell ringer Book 9 Review Annotations from your text also help.
