9th Grade Midterm

Question 0

Remaining 5 epic conventions

Answer 0

• Large quantities of warriors and characters
• Extended formal speeches
• Uses epithets
• Uses repetition

Question 1

First 4 epic conventions

Answer 1

• Begins by stating a theme
• Invokes a muse
• Opens in “media res”
• Background is given later

Question 2

Qualities of a Homeric hero 8

Answer 2

• Intelligent
• Experiences a wide range of emotions
• Faces and makes difficult decisions
• Strives for arête
• Goal is to achieve kleos
• Receives supernatural help
• Super human strength
• Public approval is crucial to self esteem

Question 3

8 Topics found in The Odyssey

Answer 3

Reputation
Power/Authority
Hospitality (Xenia)
Deception/Disguise
Eternal fame (Kleos)
Homecoming (Nostos)
Family
Faithfulness to Gods

Question 4

6 Topics found in OMAM

Answer 4

Loneliness
Strength/Weakness
Dreams
Friendship
Mercy
Regret