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