Memory Game Odyssey TermsOnline version This contains the literary terms from the Odyssey PowerPoint. by Brittany Bryant A characterizing word or phrase occurring in place of the name of a person or thing. Epic Hero Invocation Epic Epithet The central figure in a long narrative poem who possesses larger than life qualities, such as bravery, loyalty, and heroism. A character, action, or situation that is a pattern of human life, occurring over and over again. Occurs when the opposite of what the hero intends is what happens. A long narrative poem, told in an elevated style, that chronicles heroic deeds Xenia Hubris Archetype A prayer or address made to the muses in which the poet asks for inspiration, skill, knowledge, or the appropriate mood to create a poem. More involved than a typical simile; authors use this technique to communicate a new concept to the audience. Epic Simile The tragic flaw that leads to the tragic hero’s downfall. The Greek term for the Laws of Hospitality. Arrogance or pride before the gods. Reversal Hamartia
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