End of Odyssey

a brave and noble character in an epic poem, admired for great achievements or affected by grand events. (Protagonist of Epic Poetry)

• Epic Simile

• Epic Setting

• Epic Hero

• Epithet

It is a reference to a famous person, place, thing, or event.

• Allegory

• Epic Simile

• Allusion

• Epithet

A comparison of two unlike things that uses like or as developed over several lines of verse.

• epic plot

• allegory

• epic simile

• allusion

Events that involve a long journey full of complications.

• epic plot

• epic theme

• archetype

• epithet

is a long narrative poem about an epic hero and the hero's journey.

• epic theme

• epic poetry

• archetype

• epic plot

The __________________ is when the poet asks for suitable creativity, emotion, or words to finish the poem.

• invocation of the muse

• call to arms of the hero

• prayer to the gods

The hero's success and failure will determine the ______________ of his nation or culture

• name

• language

• fate

• expansion

The poem often starts ________________ which means in the middle of the action.

• in media res

• deus ex machina

• ipso facto

• ad hoc

What is the purpose of the 'Invocation to the Muse' in an epic?

• To set the scene of the tale

• To ask for inspiration and guidance

• To summarize the entire story

• To introduce the epic hero

In what way do flashbacks in epic poetry enhance the understanding of the hero's journey?

• By providing a chronological account of the hero's actions

• By revealing the hero's internal struggles and growth

• By introducing new characters and settings

• By summarizing the hero's achievements