7 - Epics flashcards

adjective

a word that modifies (changes) a noun

adjective phrase

a phrase with an adjective as its Head

appositive

a noun or a noun phrase that sits next to another noun to rename it or to describe it in another way

archetype

a very typical example of a certain person or thing

archetypal hero

someone willing to sacrifice his or her needs on behalf of others

archetypal mentor

a positive figure who aids or trains the hero

archetypal trickster

a character that with the energies of mischief and desire for change

determiners

specifies a noun as known or unknown, e.g. the, a, an

epithet

an adjective or phrase expressing a quality regarded as characteristic of the person or thing mentioned

hubris

overbearing pride or presumption; arrogance

kleos

the glory or renown a Greek warrior earns through heroic acts

metis

a quality that combines wisdom with cunning and emphasizes intelligence over physical strength

noun

word class which includes words for people, animals, things, and also words for abstract concepts

noun phrase

a phrase with a noun as its Head

masculinity

characteristics that are those traditionally applied to men

resolute

feeling determined to do something

relentless

refusing to stop or give up

adversity

a difficult or unlucky event that can prevent you from succeeding

omniscience

knowing everything or seeming to know everything

epic

a long or grand story, usually a poem, that narrates the deeds and adventures of a hero