Literary Techniques (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Flashcards
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Metre of the Odyssey
Metre of the Odyssey
Dactylic hexameter
Invocation of the Muse purpose
Invocation of the Muse purpose
To ask for divine inspiration to tell the story
In medias res meaning
In medias res meaning
Starting in the middle of the story
Epithets definition
Epithets definition
Repeated descriptive phrases for characters
Epithet for Dawn
Epithet for Dawn
Rosy-fingered Dawn
Epithet for Athena
Epithet for Athena
Grey-eyed Athena
Epithet for Odysseus
Epithet for Odysseus
Man of twists and turns
Homeric similes
Homeric similes
Extended comparisons of epic deeds to everyday life
Three areas of Homer's imagery
Three areas of Homer's imagery
Nature, farming, war
Odysseus's bow symbolises
Odysseus's bow symbolises
Rightful kingship & justice
Marriage bed symbolises
Marriage bed symbolises
Unshakeable foundation of their love
Odysseus's scar symbolises
Odysseus's scar symbolises
Identity & recognition
Odysseus's false name to Polyphemus
Odysseus's false name to Polyphemus
Nobody