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Finals: The Odyssey
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Epic Poem | a long narrative poem that relates important events in the history of the folklore of a culture. Its central character is called an epic hero. |
| Opening Invocation of the Muse | the speaker of the poem asks the Muse for inspiration |
| in media res | “in the middle of things” |
| Lofty style | Elegant language stresses the nobility of the subject |
| Objective tone | By keeping an emotional distance, the poet focuses attention on the story |
| Meter | a fixed rhythmic pattern; the Odyssey uses hexameter, or six beats to a line, which helps create a fast pace. |
| Xenia | a law/custom of offering protection and hospitality to strangers |
| Epithet | a characterizing phrase for a person “rosy-fingered dawn”, “son of Laertes” |
| Epic simile | a long comparison over many lines. |
| Variegated | (adj) having discrete markings of different colors |
| Conspicuous | (adj) attracting attention |
| Excursion | (n) a going out or forth |
| Keel | (v) to fall in or as if in a faint |
| Superficial | (adj) of, relating to, or located near a surface |
| Contusion | (n) injury to tissue |
| Corrugated | (adj) having wrinkles or folds with alternating ridges and grooves |
| Jut | (v) to extend out, up, or forward |
| Supine | (adj) lying on the back or with the face upward |
| Perch | (v) to settle or rest in some elevated position |
| Din | (n) a loud,continuous noise |
| Jostle | (v) to come in contact or into collision |
| Pivot | (v) to adapt or improve by adjusting or modifying something |
| Grandeur | (n) the quality or state of being important |
| Admonishment | (n) to express warning or disapproval |
| Fable | (n) a narration intended to enforce a useful truth |
| Consecrated | (adj) declared sacred |
| Careen | (v) to sway from side to side |
| Scrutinize | (v) to examine closely and minutely |
| Maniacal | (adj) affected with or suggestive of madness |
| Lest | (conjunction) ‘for fear that’ |
| Chimed | (v) rang; made the sound of a bell |
| Attending | (adj) being present; taking care of things |
| Formication | (n) a sensation like insects crawling over the skin |
| Fluttered | (v) waved gently |
| Manipulate | (v) to control through clever moves |
| Tremulous | (adj) trembling; quivering |
| Silhouette | (n) outline of a figure |
| Oblivious | (adj) not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one |
| Elucidate | (v) to explain |
| Expedite | (v) to do more quickly |
| Subsequent | (adj) coming after; following |
| Procedure | (n) the steps to complete an action |
| Plunder | (v) to take something by force |
| Guile | (n) craftiness, cunning |
| Mutinous | (adj) rebellious |
| Whim | (n) sudden thought or wish to do something |
| Sage | (adj) wise |
| Pinioned | (v) confined or shackled |
| Avenge | (v) to inflict harm in return for |
| Dispatch | (v) to send off to a destination |
| Bleating | (n) wavering crying of a sheep, goat, or calf |
| Lout | (n) aggressive man |
| Muster | (n) assembly of soldiers |
| Prodigious | (adj) enormous |
| Victuals | (n) foods and or other provisions |
| Rogue | (n) a dishonest or unprincipled man |
| Ninny | (n) a foolish person |
| Carrion | (n) the decaying flesh of dead animals |
| Tactic | (n) an action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end |
| Divers | (adj) several |
| Harried | (adj) feeling strained as a result of having demands persistently made on one; harassed |
| Valor | (n) great courage in the face of danger |
| Formidable | (adj) inspiring fear or respect |
| Maudlin | (adj) self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental |
| Impudence | (n) the quality of being shamelessly bold; disrespectful |
| Haughty | (adj) arrogant |
| Who is Argus? How does he recognize Odysseus? | Odysseus' old dog. He recolonized him through his voice. |
| What disguise does Odysseus assume when he first encounters the suiters? | A beggar. |
| What does Odysseus tell Penelope about himself? | His past is too painful to believe. |
| How has Penelope been able to avoid marriage for many years? | She told the suitors that she would marry one of them once she finished weaving but undid the weave every night. |
| What does the suitor who completes the challenge of stringing the bow win? | They get to marry Penelope. |
| These lines best describe what situation at the end of Odysseus' Revenge. | All of the people Odysseus slayed during his revenge. |
| Which suitor does Odysseus kill first? | Antinous |
| What was the first suitor doing when Odysseus aimed his arrow at him to fire the death strike? | Antinous was drinking wine from his cup. |
| What excuse does Eurymachus use when pleading with Odysseus to spare his life? | He states that Atinous was the one making them do everything they did and they will give back what they stole. |
| Other than Telemachus, who helps Odysseus fight the suitors? | Athena, Eumaeus, and other faithful herdsmen. |
| Why is Odysseus surprised by Penelope's attitude toward him? | He has been gone for the past 20 years and that's his wife. |
| Briefly explain the "test" that Penelope uses to be sure that Odysseus is really her long-lost husband | Penelope asks to move his bed outside of the the bed chamber knowing that the bed could not be moved at all because it was originally constructed around an olive tree making it hard to move around. |
| Transfix | (V) to hold something motionless by or as if by piercing |
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