Epithet Or Epic Simile

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    Odysseus let the bright molten tears run down his cheeks weeping like a wife weep for her lord

    • Epithet
    • Simile
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This quiz focuses on identifying literary devices in Homer's epic, specifically epithets and epic similes used in describing characters and actions. It assesses understanding of these devices, enhancing literary analysis skills relevant for students and enthusiasts of classical literature.

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    Then he dismembered them like a mountain lion

    • Epithet

    • Simile

    Correct Answer
    A. Simile
    Explanation
    The given statement "Then he dismembered them like a mountain lion" is an example of a simile. A simile is a figure of speech that compares two things using the words "like" or "as." In this case, the person dismembering them is being compared to a mountain lion, suggesting that they were as fierce and efficient in their actions as a predator.

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  • 3. 

    You were put to shame and blinded by Odysseus, radier of cities

    • Epithet

    • Simile

    Correct Answer
    A. Epithet
    Explanation
    The given phrase "you were put to shame and blinded by Odysseus, raider of cities" is an example of an epithet. An epithet is a descriptive term or phrase used to characterize a person or thing. In this case, "raider of cities" is used to describe Odysseus, highlighting his prowess as a warrior and conqueror. The phrase adds depth and imagery to the character, emphasizing his heroic qualities and the impact he has on others.

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  • 4. 

    Caught two men in his hands like squarming puppies

    • Epithet

    • Simlie

    Correct Answer
    A. Simlie
    Explanation
    The given phrase "Caught two men in his hands like squarming puppies" is a simile. A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things using the words "like" or "as". In this case, the comparison is made between the act of catching two men and the way they were caught, which is likened to the way puppies squirm.

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    Son of Laertes, Odysses shragging of his rags of wilest fighter of islands

    • Epithet

    • Simile

    Correct Answer
    A. Epithet
    Explanation
    The given phrase "Son of Laertes, Odysses shragging of his rags of wilest fighter of islands" is an example of an epithet. An epithet is a descriptive term or phrase that is used to characterize or describe a person or thing. In this case, "Son of Laertes" is used as a descriptive phrase to identify and characterize Odysseus, the main character in the story. It provides additional information about his lineage and helps to establish his identity.

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    Son of Laertes and gods of old,Odysseus, master mariner and soldier

    • Epithet

    • Simile

    Correct Answer
    A. Epithet
    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "epithet". An epithet is a descriptive term or phrase used to characterize a person or thing. In this context, "Son of Laertes and gods of old, Odysseus, master mariner and soldier" is an epithet as it provides descriptive information about Odysseus, highlighting his lineage and his skills as a mariner and soldier.

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    I leaned on it, turning it as a shipwright turns a drill in planking

    • Epithet

    • Simile

    Correct Answer
    A. Simile
    Explanation
    The given sentence compares the action of leaning on something to the action of a shipwright turning a drill in planking. This is an example of a simile, as it uses the word "as" to make the comparison explicit. A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using "like" or "as". In this case, the author is using the simile to vividly describe the action of leaning on something, emphasizing the force or pressure applied.

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    A descriptive phrase that presents a particular trait of  a person or thing

    • Epithet

    • Simile

    Correct Answer
    A. Epithet
    Explanation
    An epithet is a descriptive phrase that presents a particular trait of a person or thing. It is used to highlight a specific characteristic or quality, often in a memorable or expressive way. Epithets are commonly used in literature and poetry to create vivid imagery and add depth to the description of a character or object. They can be used to evoke emotions, create associations, or emphasize certain aspects of the subject being described.

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    An elaborate comparason that continues for a number of lines

    • Epithet

    • Simile

    Correct Answer
    A. Simile
    Explanation
    The correct answer is simile because a simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words "like" or "as". In the given question, it states that there is an elaborate comparison that continues for a number of lines, which is a characteristic of a simile. An epithet, on the other hand, is a descriptive phrase used to characterize a person or thing. Therefore, the most appropriate answer is simile.

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