Memory Odyssey TermsVersion en ligne This contains the literary terms from the Odyssey PowerPoint. par Brittany Bryant Hubris A long narrative poem, told in an elevated style, that chronicles heroic deeds The tragic flaw that leads to the tragic hero’s downfall. Epic Simile A prayer or address made to the muses in which the poet asks for inspiration, skill, knowledge, or the appropriate mood to create a poem. A characterizing word or phrase occurring in place of the name of a person or thing. Epic The Greek term for the Laws of Hospitality. Invocation Archetype The central figure in a long narrative poem who possesses larger than life qualities, such as bravery, loyalty, and heroism. Xenia A character, action, or situation that is a pattern of human life, occurring over and over again. Hamartia Arrogance or pride before the gods. Occurs when the opposite of what the hero intends is what happens. More involved than a typical simile; authors use this technique to communicate a new concept to the audience. Reversal Epithet Epic Hero
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