Vocabulary

Question 1

Kleos

Answer 1

glory - Greek

Question 2

Aristeia

Answer 2

a hero’s glorious moment - Latin

Question 3

Menis

Answer 3

Anger - Greek

Question 4

Gerras

Answer 4

war prizes - Greek

Question 5

Timé

Answer 5

valuing of a heroes achievement (eg. feeling from receiving gerras) - Greek

Question 6

Pietas

Answer 6

Duty to gods, family, community - Latin

Question 7

Paraineisis

Answer 7

advising someone to do something - Greek

Question 8

Polymetis

Answer 8

Cleverness - Greek

Question 9

Proem

Answer 9

introduction to an epic poem - Both

Question 10

Epithet

Answer 10

adjective before a name (eg. Pius Aeneas)

Question 11

Ecphrasis

Answer 11

story whithin a story

Question 12

ring composition

Answer 12

story goes in a full circle - same descriptive word used at beginning and end

Question 13

auctoritas

Answer 13

“spiritual authority” - social standing

Question 14

Frugalitas

Answer 14

“frugalness” - economy and simplicity of life

Question 15

Comitas

Answer 15

“Humour” - ease of manner, friendly etc

Question 16

Gravitas

Answer 16

“seriousness”

Question 17

prudentia

Answer 17

“Prudence” - foresight, wisdom, personal discretion

Question 18

Clementia

Answer 18

“Mercy” - mildness and gentleness

Question 19

honestas

Answer 19

“respectability” - image one presents as a member of society

Question 20

dignitas

Answer 20

“dignity” - pride, self-worth

Question 21

severitas

Answer 21

“sternness” - gravity, self-control

Question 22

Firmitas

Answer 22

“Tenacity” - strength of mind, ability to stick to purpose