Books 5-12 Review Flashcards
Figurative language
Foil, personification , epic simile
Direct characterization
Author tells the reader what the characters personality is
Indirect Characterization
Author shows the reader the characters personality through their speech, actions, and appearance
Internal conflict
The battle within the mind of a character who is torn between conflict courses of action
External conflict
The battle between a character and an outside force (nature, society, fate, or another character)
Foreshadowing
Giving the reader a hint of something that is going to happen without revealing the story
Loyalty
The virtue of remaining faithful or supportive
Hospitality
Friendly reception to a quest or strangers
Hubris
Extreme pride or self confidence
Divine intervention
Gods intervene to help or hurt
Guile
Using trickery or cunning
Epic hero traits
1) Great Stature(larger than life) 2) Possess the character trait that is most valued by society(determination, courage, wisdom) 3) Pursues his goal in the face of many setbacks 4) Has human traits and failings that make him seem like a real person(too curious, foolish, tricky)
Identity
Personal characteristics and behavior that defines a person as a member of a certain group
Sirens
Sing men to their death
Tiresias
Wisemen/ Foretells future/ Portent
Arête
Queen of Phaikia, Nausikaa’s mother, Alkinoos wife
Kyklopes
One eyed monster
Antcleia
Odysseus’ mother
Skylla
Octopus/ Dragon/ Eats Odysseus’ men
Nausikaa
Princess, Daughter of Alkinoos
Kalypso
Loves Odysseus
Agamemnon
Killed by wife and Aigisthos, Father of Orestes
Aiaia
Circe
King Alkinoos
King of Phaikia/ provides Odysseus with a ship
Ino’s veil
Protects Odysseus from drowning
Thrinkaia
Helio’s cattle, challenge of loyalty
Personification
A thing, ideas, or an animal is given human traits
