Greek & Roman Literature

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

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

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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

• Episodic
• Sonnet
• Epic
• Ballad

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Euphemism
• Oxymoron

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which author is the oldest?

• Homer
• Virgil
• Ovid

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which author wtore Metamorphoses?

• Homer
• Virgil
• Ovid

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which author secretly hated Rome and Cesar?

• Homer
• Virgil
• Ovid

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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

• True
• False

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Human life is represented by what object?

• Shears
• Thread
• Doll
• Book

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

_____ is a relationship between a host and guest.

• Fate
• Homecoming
• Hubris
• Hospitality

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is another word for excessive pride?

• Oedipus
• Hubris
• Ego
• Hero

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9