Language and literature Flashcards
Where does the English word “alphabet” come from?
The first 2 letters of the Greek alphabet, alpha and beta
How many letters does the Greek alphabet have?
24
How much percent of English words come from Greece?
12%
How many verses does the og Iliad have?
15,000
How many verses does the og Odyssey have?
11,000
Who was Homer?
A blind poet who wrote many epic poems, including the Iliad and the Odyssey.
Who was one of the best (and only) female poets of all time?
Sappho
Who was Sappho?
A female poet who wrote 9 poetry books. She wrote lyric poetry.
Who was Aesop?
A Greek slave who wrote fables in the 600s BCE. His stories were usually centred around talking animals, and always had a moral. He wrote “the Tortoise and the Hare”.
What are fables?
Short stories with a moral. Usually fantasy.
What are epic poems?
Long poems that told of great heroes. They were the most popular form of literature in Ancient Greece.
What is lyric poetry?
A short poem that expresses personal feeling.
How many plays did Sophocles write?
123
Who was Sophocles?
A Greek general and politician that wrote playwrights.
Name at least 1 epic poem.
The Iliad, the Odyssey,
