Odyssey Literary Terms

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Narrative poems telling a story in verse

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Epic

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Character in conflict with protagonist

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Antagonist

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Ancient Greek sacred rule of hospitality

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xenia

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Character of strength and courage

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Epic hero

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Beginning a tale 'in the middle of things'

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in medias res

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Plea to the Muse for inspiration

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Invocation

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Excessive pride or self-confidence

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hubris

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Extended comparisons over several lines

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Epic simile

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Classical Greek performer of epic poetry

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Rhapsode

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Descriptive phrases emphasizing characteristics

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Epithet