Odyssey Preparation

What is polytheism?

• The belief in one god

• The belief in many gods, each with strong personalities and roles

• The belief in no gods

• The belief in gods that do not interact with humans

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How did the Greeks view the behavior of their gods?

• The gods behaved in unpredictable ways

• The gods behaved in human ways

• The gods were indifferent to human life

• The gods were invisible and silent

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Why was respect for the gods important to the Greeks?

• It was essential for success and survival

• It was a way to gain wealth

• It was a method to avoid punishment

• It was a tradition with no real significance

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What is oral tradition?

• Written records of history

• Cultural material transmitted in speech or song

• Digital archives of music

• Printed books of folklore

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What is epic poetry?

• A short lyrical poem about love

• A long narrative poem about the adventures of an epic hero

• A poem that describes nature scenes

• A humorous poem with a twist ending

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What is an epic hero?

• A character who is always evil

• The protagonist of an epic poem

• A minor character in a story

• A hero who fails to embody cultural values

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What is an archetype?

• A unique character found in one culture

• A prototype of characters, situations, and images recognizable across cultures

• A fictional character in a story

• A modern invention

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What is an allusion?

• A direct quote from a famous person

• A reference to a famous person, place, or event

• A detailed description of a historical event

• A fictional story about a famous place

What is a simile?

• A direct comparison using the word like or as

• A type of metaphor without using like or as

• A statement that contradicts itself

• A form of exaggeration for effect

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What is an epic simile also known as?

• Metaphor

• Homeric simile

• Hyperbole

• Personification

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