Greek Mythology Test Flashcards
1
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Origin Myth
A
Stories that are told to explain how things came to be.
2
Q
Epithet
A
Renames
3
Q
Simile
A
Comparison using like or as
4
Q
Hubris
A
Excessive pride or self-confidence
5
Q
Paradox
A
A contradiction that is actually true
6
Q
Hyperbole
A
A very exaggerated statement
7
Q
Rhetorical Question
A
A question asked to make a point than get an answer
8
Q
Ode
A
A songlike poem on a serious subject.
9
Q
Carpe Diem
A
“Eat, drink, and be merry”
10
Q
Hypnotize
A
To be put in an artificial sleep like condition.
11
Q
Music / Museum
A
Comes from 9 Muses. Sister goddesses who supported art.
12
Q
Tantalize
A
To expose something desirable while keeping it out of reach
13
Q
Panic / Pandemonium
A
Fear and anxiety
14
Q
Titanic / Titans
A
Of exceptional size, strength, or power
15
Q
Olympics
A
Athletic contests from ancient Greece.
