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Odyssey - Piper.
Question | Answer |
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epithet | a brief descriptive phrase that points out traits of a particular person or thing (nickname) |
chorus | spoken by a single person who serves as a narrator; foreshadows and summarizes events. |
muse | Goddess of poetry; called upon for inspiration. |
in medias res | the middle of; starts in the middle of the action. |
irony | contrast between appearance and reality. |
dramatic irony | the reader knows something the character does not. |
verbal irony | knowingly exaggerates; a character says one thing but means something else. (sarcasm.) |
situational irony | contrast between what a character expects and what actually happens. |
archetype | typical example of a certain person or thing; recurring theme, character, symbol or situations. |
hyperbole | exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. |
indifferent | having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned |
disdain | that feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt. |
formidable | inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense or capable. |
guile | sly or cunning intelligence. |
entreat | ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something |