10th World Literature The Odyssey Test Study Gudie

in media res

in to the middle of things

motif

one word or a short phrase that expresses a topic

theme

an idea that recurs in or persuades in a work

epithets

an adjective or escriptive phrase of a quality characterists

allusin

a expression designed to call something to mind without mention

foreshadowing

a warning or indication of a figuative language

imagery

visually descriptive or figuative language

symbolism

the use of symbols to represent ieas or qualitys

dialogue

conversation between 2 or more people

similes

the comparison of 1 thing with another thing (brave as a lion)

irony

using language that is the opposite for humor

hubris

excessive pride or self confidence

mood

general feeling or atmosphere piece of reading has

personification

the attribution of human charcteristic to an animal

parallelism

the state of being a parallel or of the corresponding in some way

What is The Odyssey a sequl to?

The Iliad

Which f the following best describes the concept of kleos in Greek literature

glory and FAME achieved though heroic deeds

What does the term nostos refer to in Greek literature

HOMECOMING or journey

In Greek culture, the concept of xeina is best defined as?

HOSPITALITY

Why is xeina considered the basis of civilized society in Greek culture?

to praise the gods and gain trust between guest and host

Who is the protagonist in The Odyssey?

Odysseus

Who is holding Odysseus captive at the beginning f the epic?

Calypso

Which god or goddess helps Odysseus the most in throughout his journey

Athena

Why does Posideidon dislike Odyssues?

He blinded his son

What is the name of Odysseus’ wife?

Penelope

What is the name of Odysseus’ son?

Telemachus

Where does Telemachus go to search for news about Odysseus

Pylos and Sparta

What happens when Odysseus encounters the Cyclops, Polyphemus?

he blinds and trapped him in a cave

What mistake do Odysseus’s men make on the island of the Cicones?

they stay too long

What happens on the island of the lotus-eaters?

they eat the lotus, making them not want to go home

What gift does Aeolus, the god of the winds, give Odyssues?

a bag of wind

Why do Odysseus men open the bag of winds

they thought it contained treasure

What does Circe do to Odysseus’s men?

turns them into pigs

How does Odysseus avoid Circe’s spell

moly, an herb that protects against spells

Where must Odysseus travel to speak with the prophet Tiresias

The Underworld

What warning does Tiresias give Odysseus

do not kill the Sun God

What danger do the Sirens pose to Odysseus and his crew?

they lure sailors to their death

How does Odysseus avoid the Siren’s songs

he ties himself to the mast of the ship

What happens to Odysseus’s men on the island of Helios, the Sun God

They eat the cattle so Zeus sends a storm to the ship, killing the men

How does Odysseus reveal his identity to Penelope

his scar and describing his bed

What does the name “Odysseus” mean

trouble/trouble maker

What does the name “Telemachus” mean

far from battle

How does The Odyssey redefine heroism through the characters choices and the influence of the gods in The Odyssey

by his strength and perseverance/ more than his strength

Which theme is illustrated through the contrasting fates of Odysseus, Penelope, and the suitors

loyalty and fidelity

What does the SEA symbolize in The Odyssey

adventure, danger, and the unknown

What does ITHACA REPRESENT in The Odyssey

return to identity and stability / homecoming

What does the BOW symbolize in The Odyssey

rightful kingship

What does ITHACA REPRESENT in The Odyssey

place of belonging

What do the Sirens represent in The Odyssey

allure of temptation that can lead to destruction

What do the suitors symbolize in Odysseus’s absence from Ithaca?

decline in order and morality in Ithaca / contrast to Odysseus

4 major motifs from The Odyssey

LEADERSHIP

XEINA

IMMORALITY / MORALITY

IDENTITY / NAMES