This document is posted to help you gain knowledge. Please leave a comment to let me know what you think about it! Share it to your friends and learn new things together.
Transcript
Terms The Odyssey
Scarlet Letter Gatsby Miscellaneous
10 10 10 10 10
20 20 20 20 20
30 30 30 30 30
40 40 40 40 40
50 50 50 50 50
Question 1 - 10
• What is an allusion?
Answer 1 – 10
• A reference to a person or event, usually Biblical, mythological, or historical.
Question 1 - 20
• What is an archetype?
Answer 1 – 20
• The name of a specific role a character plays in a story
Question 1 - 30
• Where in a story do epics usually start?
Answer 1 – 30
• The middle of the story
Question 1 - 40
• What are two traits of an epic hero?
Answer 1 – 40
1.1. Unusual birthUnusual birth
2.2. Leaves home and familyLeaves home and family
3.3. An event, sometimes traumatic, leads to an An event, sometimes traumatic, leads to an adventure or questadventure or quest
4.4. Hero has a special weapon he wields/usesHero has a special weapon he wields/uses
5.5. He always has supernatural helpHe always has supernatural help
6.6. The hero must prove himself many times while The hero must prove himself many times while on an adventure on an adventure
7.7. Hero goes on a journeyHero goes on a journey
8.8. The hero experiences atonement (asks for The hero experiences atonement (asks for forgiveness)forgiveness)
9.9. When the hero dies, he is rewarded spirituallyWhen the hero dies, he is rewarded spiritually
Question 1 - 50
• What is the role of a Herald in an epic?
Answer 1 – 50
• To warn and challenge
Question 2 - 10
• Who is the main character of The Odyssey?
Answer 2 – 10
• Odysseus
Question 2 - 20
• What god or goddess helps the main character on his journey in The Odyssey?
Answer 2 – 20
• Athena
Question 2 - 30
• Which god or goddess was punishing the main character in The Odyssey?
Answer 2 – 30
• Poseidon
Question 2 - 40
• What are two challenges the characters in The Odyssey faced?
Answer 2 – 40
• Cyclops• Lotus Eaters• Scylla and Charbydis• Circe• Going to the underworld• Angry suitors
Question 2 - 50
• What is one example of the theme of loyalty or obedience from The Odyssey?
Answer 2 – 50
• Mrs. Bzdawka will determine if you are correct.
Question 3 - 10
• In The Scarlet Letter, what is the main character’s name?
Answer 3 – 10
• Hester
Question 3 - 20
• What crime has the main character in The Scarlet Letter committed?