Vocabulary List from The Odyssey

Fill in the blank: A/An ______ is a long, serious narrative featuring a hero.

• epic poem

• novel

• short story

• narrative poem

Fill in the blank: A/An ______ is a brave, noble character admired for great achievements.

• epic hero

• villain

• bystander

• coward

Fill in the blank: A/An ______ is a reference to another literary or cultural text, including pop culture.

• allusion

• illusion

• myth

• archetype

Fill in the blank: A/An ______ is a typical example of a character that is repeated (i.e. Luke is the "hero" and Obi Wan is the "mentor")

• archetype

• stereotype

• prototype

• cliché

Fill in the blank: An/An ______ is a phrase or nickname (i.e. 'raider of cities').

Fill in the blank: ______ is an ancient Greek concept of hospitality (host/guest friendship).

• xenia

• hubris

• epithet

• eros

Fill in the blank: ______ is excessive pride (often a character flaw).

• hubris

• modesty

• humility

• meekness

Fill in the blank: ______ is Latin and means 'in the middle of things'.

• in medias res

• inter alia

• ad hoc

• sine qua non

Fill in the blank: A ______ is a person who provides guidance and support, often with more knowledge and wisdom.

• mentor

• epithet

• threshold guardian

• enemy

Fill in the blank: ______ are a group of people who support another in a common effort.

• Allies

• Mentors

• Enemies

• Tests