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terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. epithet | a brief descriptive phrase that points out traits of a particular person or thing (nickname) |
| 2. chorus | spoken by a single person who serves as a narrator, foreshadows and summarizes events |
| muse | goddess of poetry , called upon the muse for inspiration |
| 4. in medias res | the middle of, starts in the middle of the action. |
| 5. irony | contrast between appearance and reality |
| 6. dramatic irony | the reader knows something the character does not |
| 7. verbal irony | (sarcasm) knowingly exaggerates, a character says one thing and means the other |
| 8. situational irony | contrast between what a character expects and what actually happens |
| 9. archetype | typical example of a certain person or thing, recurring theme, character, symbol, or situation |
| 10. hyperbole | exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. |
| 11. indifferent | neither good nor bad |
| 12. disdain | the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s respect |
| 13. formidable | inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable |
| 14. guile | sly or cunning intelligence |
| 15. entreat | ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do |
| 16. whim | a sudden desire or change of mind |
| 17. appalled | become less appealing or interesting through familiarity |
| 18. ponderous | dull, laborious, or excessively solemn |
| epic (make sure you know characteristics of an epic) | a long poem that normally comes from and ancient oral tradition |
| 20. epic hero (characteristics of an epic hero) | |
| 21. epic simile (example of epic simile) | An elaborate and descriptive comparison between two things using the words like, as, or than. |