English I Honors Hero's Journey Quiz

Epithet

Adjective or descriptive phrase linked to the person being described

Invocation of the Muse

Dedication to one of the nine muses who inspire artist. Often serves as the prologue of the work and gives a brief introduction

Epic Poem

Lengthy narrative poems that usually tell the story of a hero or heroic tasks

Bard

A poet who tells stories from memory, often through song

Epic/Ideal Hero

A brave and noble  character in an epic poem, admired for great achievements

Tragic Hero

Virtuous character in a tragedy who is destined for downfall, suffering, or defeat

Anti-Hero

A protagonist who lacks heroic qualities

Monomyth

Campbell came up with a theory that all myths across cultures share common themes and ideas

Call to Action

Hero’s Journey 1

Meeting the Mentor

Hero’s Journey 2

Crossing the Threshold

Hero’s Journey 3

Test, Allies, and Enemies

Hero’s Journey 4

Approach

Hero’s Journey 5

Ordeal/Abyss

Hero’s Journey 6

Reward/Treasure

Hero’s Journey 7

The Road Back

Hero’s Journey 8

New Life

Hero’s Journey 9

Resolution

Hero’s Journey 10