Visual Representation of Characters (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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What are epithets in Homer's Odyssey?
What are epithets in Homer's Odyssey?
Repeated descriptive phrases
What does Odysseus' epithet 'man of twists and turns' reveal about his character?
What does Odysseus' epithet 'man of twists and turns' reveal about his character?
His cunning nature
How does Athena transform Odysseus in Book 6 during the Nausicaa episode?
How does Athena transform Odysseus in Book 6 during the Nausicaa episode?
Makes him taller & more beautiful
What does Odysseus' distinctive scar represent in the epic?
What does Odysseus' distinctive scar represent in the epic?
His ultimate proof of identity
What does Odysseus' famous bow symbolise?
What does Odysseus' famous bow symbolise?
Rightful kingship & unique strength
What is ecphrasis in Virgil's Aeneid?
What is ecphrasis in Virgil's Aeneid?
Extended detailed descriptions
What does the Shield of Aeneas in Book 8 depict?
What does the Shield of Aeneas in Book 8 depict?
Roman history & Augustus' victory
To which goddess is Dido compared in the Aeneid?
To which goddess is Dido compared in the Aeneid?
Diana
What does the image of Aeneas carrying Anchises symbolise?
What does the image of Aeneas carrying Anchises symbolise?
Duty & family devotion
Which Homeric scene was frequently depicted on Greek vase paintings?
Which Homeric scene was frequently depicted on Greek vase paintings?
Odysseus blinding Polyphemus
How did Emperor Augustus use Virgilian imagery for political purposes?
How did Emperor Augustus use Virgilian imagery for political purposes?
Associated himself with Aeneas
What is the key difference between Homer's and Virgil's visual techniques?
What is the key difference between Homer's and Virgil's visual techniques?
Homer: simpler; Virgil: elaborate
What Roman concept does the image of Aeneas carrying his father represent?
What Roman concept does the image of Aeneas carrying his father represent?
Pietas (dutiful devotion)