Unit 3: Epic Poetry [Terms]

An indirect reference to another literary work or to a famous person, place or event.

• allusion
• personification
• epithet
• invocation

A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to an object, animal or idea.

• epic simile
• epithet
• metaphor
• personification

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

A larger-than-life figure who embodies the ideals of a nation or race.

• epic poem
• epithet
• epic hero
• myth 

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

A long, elaborate comparison that often continues for a number of lines.

• invocation
• epithet
• myth
• epic simile

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things.

• epic simile
• myth
• epithet
• metaphor

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

A long narrative poem about the adventures of a hero whose actions reflect the ideals and values of a nation or race.

• myth
• epic poem
• epic simile
• invocation

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

An appeal for aid made to a higher power by the poet to give him inspiration in telling the story.

• allusion
• invocation
• epithet
• personification

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

A brief descriptive phrase that points out traits associated with a particular person or thing.

• metaphor
• personification
• allusion
• epithet

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9