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18 Cards in this Set
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Affliction |
a force that oppresses or causes suffering. |
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Gorge |
To stuff with food. |
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Infamous |
Having a bad reputation |
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Lair |
A den or resting place for wild animals. |
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Livid |
discolored from being bruised. |
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Loathsome |
disgusting |
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Purge |
to cleanse or rid of something undesirable. |
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talon |
a claw |
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Epic |
A long narrative poem that celebrates a hero's deeds. |
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Two examples of repeated elements |
stock epithets and kennings |
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Stock epithets |
adjectives that point out special traits of certain people. |
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Kennings |
metaphorical synonym found in germanic poems that substitute for a noun |
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Epic hero qualities |
Noble birth/ high position/ great importance. b. His character traits reflect important societal ideals. c.He performs courageous or superhuman deeds that reflect his era’s values. d. He performs actions that determine the fate of a nation or a group. |
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The setting |
ast in scope; spanning nations. |
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The Plot |
Involves supernatural beings; long, dangerous journey. |
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The dialogue |
Long, formal speeches. |
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The theme |
Timeless values and universal ideas. |
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The style |
Formal diction; serious tone.
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