Odyssey Vocabulary and Epic Hero Traits

An original model on which something is patterned . . . examples: epic hero, star-crossed lovers, mentor.

• archetype

• foil

• epic

• external conflice

a long narrative poem about the deeds of gods or heroes

• epic hero

• epic

• archetype

• foil

struggle between opposing forces

• epithet

• foil

• conflict

• epic simile

a descriptive word or phrase that comes before or after a character's name and describes a trait of the character

• assuage

• foil

• epithet

• in medias res

the deeper message or central idea in a text; the universal idea that applies to all human beings

• foil

• topic

• Homeric simile

• theme

Character vs. character is a type of ___________ conflict.

• external

• internal

Character vs. nature is a type of ____________ conflict.

• internal

• external

Character vs. self is a type of __________ conflict.

• internal

• external

The mother tried to assuage the upset baby. What is the meaning of assuage?

• to cook sausages; to eat sausages

• to make easier; to quiet; to calm

• to feed; to fill up

• to change; to add to

The gymnast was lithe on the balance beam and able to complete many different movements.

• whimsical; fanciful

• fast

• bending easily; limber

• slow