Unit Two: Mythology and Poetry

Question 1

What is the hero’s journey

Answer 1

Stage 1: The Ordinary World
Stage 2: Call of Adventure
Stage 3: Refusal of the Call
Stage 4: Meeting the Mentor
Stage 5: Crossing the threshold
Stage 6: Tests, Allies, enemies
Stage 7: The Approach
Stage 8: The Ordeal
Stage 9: Reward
Stage 10: The Road Back
Stage 11: Resurrection
Stage 12: Return with the Elixir

Question 2

what is invocation of the muse

Answer 2

An appeal made by a poet to a muse or deity for help in composing the poem

Question 3

What does in medias Res mean?

Answer 3

it means that the poem is starting in the middle of the story.

Question 4

What is an Epithet?

Answer 4

a description of a character mentioned

Question 5

What are the themes in “The Odyssey”?

Answer 5

Hospitality, Loyalty, and Vengeance

Question 6

What are some characteristics of an epic poem?

Answer 6

Plot centers around a Hero of Unbelievable Stature
Involves deeds of superhuman strength and valor
Vast Setting
Involves supernatural and-or otherworldly forces
Poet remains objective and omniscient

Question 7

What are the types of diction

Answer 7

formal
informal
pedantic
slang
poetic

Question 8

What does the SWIFT method stand for”

Answer 8

Structure, Word choice, Imagery, Figurative language, and Theme and tone.

Question 9

What are the types of poetry?

Answer 9

Free Verse
Haiku
poetry
Sonnet
Limerick
Ode
Ballad