Eng 1 Midterm Review

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What causes Odysseus and his fleet to get blown off course after leaving Troy?

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Storms sent by Zeus.

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What does the term 'omen' mean in the context of literature?

Back

A sign of future events.

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In the sentence 'Although it was raining, they continued their hike,' what part of speech is 'although'?

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Conjunction.

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What event marks the beginning of Odysseus's journey from Troy?

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The defeat of Troy using the wooden horse.

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What does 'herald' mean in the epic context?

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A messenger.

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What is the significance of the Sirens in 'The Odyssey'?

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They lure sailors to their doom with their enchanting music.

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Define 'epic' in literature.

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A long narrative poem detailing the adventures of heroic figures.

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What role does Athena play in 'The Odyssey'?

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She is the goddess of wisdom who assists Odysseus on his journey.

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What is a 'hero's journey'?

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A narrative structure that follows a hero's adventure and transformation.

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What is the meaning of 'narrative'?

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A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.