Odyssey Vocabulary Review

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Ventured

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Tried something dangerous; went on a journey

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Dissemble

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To put on appearance or disguise

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Incredulity

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Doubt; unable to believe something

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Plundered

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Took something by force; stolen

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Tactics

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Military procedures and strategies

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What does 'Odyssey' refer to?

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An epic poem attributed to Homer, detailing the adventures of Odysseus.

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What is a 'Hero's Journey'?

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A narrative pattern involving a hero who goes on an adventure, faces a crisis, and returns transformed.

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Define 'Epic'.

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A long narrative poem, often detailing heroic deeds and events significant to a culture.

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What is 'Foreshadowing'?

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What does 'Allegory' mean?

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A story with a double meaning, where characters and events symbolize deeper moral or political meanings.