Exploring Homeric Similes in the Iliad

The video tutorial introduces similes, focusing on their structure and use in literature. It explains the components of a simile, such as the tenor, vehicle, and comparator, and delves into Homeric similes, which provide extended imagery. The tutorial discusses the use of similes in the Iliad and the Odyssey, highlighting their role in making epic stories relatable to ancient audiences. Examples from the Iliad are analyzed, and the work of Eliza G. Wilkins on similes is acknowledged.

What is a simile?

• A form of hyperbole

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

• A type of alliteration

• A metaphor without using 'like' or 'as'

Which of the following is NOT a part of a simile?

• Comparator

• Event

• Metaphor

• Topic or Tenor

What additional elements do Homeric similes include?

• Only sound imagery

• Only visual imagery

• Short and concise comparisons

• Extended imagery and details

Why were similes used in Homeric epics?

• To add humor to the story

• To help the audience visualize unfamiliar experiences

• To make the text shorter

• To confuse the audience

What percentage of similes in the Iliad are about the natural world?

• 31%

• 22%

• 71%

• 7%

In the Iliad, what are warriors compared to in the simile from Book 11?

• Fish

• Reapers

• Birds

• Lions

What does Menelaus feel when he sees Paris in the simile from Iliad Book 3?

• Anger

• Sadness

• Joy

• Fear

In the simile involving Patroclus, what is the enemy compared to?

• A reaper

• A fish

• A bird

• A lion

Who is Eliza G. Wilkins?

• A Greek goddess

• A professor who classified Homeric similes

• A modern poet

• A character in the Iliad

What is the main focus of Eliza G. Wilkins' work?

• Ancient architecture

• Homeric similes

• Modern literature

• Mathematics