The Odyssey Book 9 Vocabulary

The Odyssey Book 9 Vocabulary

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English

8th - 10th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'enticing' mean?

Back

Attractive or tempting.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a 'brute' in the context of sports?

Back

A player who fights and takes cheap shots more than playing the game.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'suppliant' mean?

Back

Asking humbly.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is 'hubris'?

Back

Excessive pride or self-confidence that prevents someone from asking for help.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'in media res' refer to in literature?

Back

A narrative technique where the story begins in the middle of the action.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of 'hubris' in Greek literature?

Back

It often leads to the downfall of the protagonist.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define 'epic' in the context of literature.

Back

A long narrative poem that recounts the adventures of heroic figures.

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