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Literary Terms

Literary Terms. The Odyssey. Myth. A traditional story rooted in a particular culture told for the purpose of explaining a natural or social phenomenon. 7 Functions of Myth. Explain the creation of the universe Explain the human condition Explain natural phenomena

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Literary Terms

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  1. Literary Terms The Odyssey

  2. Myth • A traditional story rooted in a particular culture told for the purpose of explaining a natural or social phenomenon

  3. 7 Functions of Myth • Explain the creation of the universe • Explain the human condition • Explain natural phenomena • Explain the nature of the gods • Explain meanings behind religious rituals/beliefs • Explain historical events • Teach moral lessons

  4. Epic • A long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the history of a nation

  5. Epic Hero • Larger than life • Embodies the highest ideals of culture • Undertakes a quest or journey • A regular person (no magic powers and human emotions) whose accomplishments set him/her apart • Often in conflict with a god • Hubris (excessive pride) • A tragic flaw

  6. Chronological Order • Events are described in the order in which they happened

  7. In Media Res • Literally means “in the middle of” • The story begins in the middle of the action

  8. Theme • Central idea of a work of literature • Expressed as a complete sentence • A SUBJECT is just a word or two • Love (subject) • Love conquers all. (theme)

  9. Irony • Dramatic=The audience knows something the characters do not • Situational=What happens is the opposite of what was expected to happen • Verbal=What is said is the opposite of what is meant

  10. Homeric Simile • Also called an epic simile • An extended comparison using like or as that is several lines in length

  11. Archetype • An original model or pattern from which other later copies are made, especially a character, an action, or situation that seems to represent common patterns of human life. • Fall into two main categories: • Characters • Situations

  12. Journey • The journey is one type of archetypal pattern, involving a long, dangerous quest. Odysseus goes on a journey, but so does…

  13. What do these characters have in common? Archetype: Forbidden Lovers

  14. These? Archetype: The Unlikely Hero

  15. These? Archetype: The flawed villain

  16. And… King Arthur Archetype: The epic hero

  17. Allusion • A reference to a person, place, or event from literature, history, religion, mythology, politics, sports, science or pop culture • I have to leave the party soon. At midnight I turn into a pumpkin!

  18. Conflict • Struggle between opposing forces • Internal=conflict in the character’s own mind • External=character struggles with an outside force

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