Ancient Literature Terms Flashcards
1
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Literary Epic
A
written by authors and become popular enough that they are later passed down verbally
2
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Epic Hero
A
strong, brave, loyal, and virtuous – although sometimes flawed
3
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Epic conflict
A
hero struggles against obstacles to prove his virtue
4
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heroic quest
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hero goes on a perilous journey, or quest, in search of something of value to his people
5
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divine intervention
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hero receives help from a god or some other supernatural force
6
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medias res
A
“in the middle of things”
7
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Epic similies
A
elaborate and extended comparisons using like or as
8
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Epithets
A
stock description words or phrases (tends to be imagery)
9
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Folk Epic
A
stories about heroes that are recited as song or entertainment and passed down verbally through generations
