The Odyssey - Literary Devices

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What is an Epic Simile?
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An Epic Simile is an extended comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as', often elaborated over several lines. It is used to intensify the imagery and emotional impact.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Provide an example of an Epic Simile from The Odyssey.
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"I drove my weight on it from above and bored it home like a shipwright bores his beam with a shipwright’s drill..."
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an Epithet?
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An Epithet is a descriptive phrase or adjective that expresses a quality or characteristic of a person or thing, often used in epic poetry.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of an Epithet from The Odyssey.
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"Grey-eyed goddess" is an epithet used to describe Athena.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Allusion?
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Allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art, often used to create a connection or add meaning.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Provide an example of an Allusion from The Odyssey.
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"...all who died on the wide plain of Troy those years ago..." refers to the Trojan War.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does Homer use literary devices in The Odyssey?
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Homer employs literary devices like similes, epithets, and allusions to enhance storytelling, create vivid imagery, and convey deeper meanings.
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