The Odyssey Figurative Language

What is the descriptive or figurative language used in literature to create word pictures for the reader?

• homeric simile

• onomatopoeia

• imagery

What is an elaborate comparison of unlike subjects?

• homeric simile

• onomatopoeia

• inference

What type of figurative language is used in 'The Odyssey' to compare two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Which figurative language technique is used in 'The Odyssey' to give human characteristics to non-human things?

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Alliteration

• Irony

In 'The Odyssey', what is the term for a long, detailed comparison that extends over several lines?

• Epic Simile

• Metaphor

• Allusion

• Symbolism

What is the purpose of using figurative language in 'The Odyssey'?

• To confuse the reader

• To create vivid imagery

• To simplify the plot

• To lengthen the story

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor in 'The Odyssey'?

• The sea was a raging bull.

• The sea was as calm as a sleeping baby.

• The sea whispered softly.

• The sea sang a lullaby.

What is the effect of using alliteration in 'The Odyssey'?

• To create a musical effect

• To confuse the reader

• To lengthen the text

• To simplify the language

How does Homer use imagery in 'The Odyssey' to enhance the story?

• By providing detailed descriptions

• By using simple language

• By avoiding complex sentences

• By focusing on dialogue

Which figurative language element is used to hint at future events in 'The Odyssey'?

• Foreshadowing

• Irony

• Metaphor

• Simile