Greek & Roman Literature

When a story starts in the middle, it is called what?

• Medium
• In Medias Res
• Episodic
• In Centrum Res

What is a long, narrative poem about the deeds of a hero?

• Episodic
• Sonnet
• Epic
• Ballad

A figure of speech that compares one obejct to another is called _____.

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Euphemism
• Oxymoron

Which author is the oldest?

• Homer
• Virgil
• Ovid

Which author wtore Metamorphoses?

• Homer
• Virgil
• Ovid

Which author secretly hated Rome and Cesar?

• Homer
• Virgil
• Ovid

Fate is sometimes represented by three hooded, elderly women.  True or False?

• True
• False

Human life is represented by what object?

• Shears
• Thread
• Doll
• Book

_____ is a relationship between a host and guest.

• Fate
• Homecoming
• Hubris
• Hospitality

What is another word for excessive pride?

• Oedipus
• Hubris
• Ego
• Hero