1. Terms to Know Epithet: Extended metaphor: Epic simile: Character foil:
A descriptive name, adjective, phrase, or title that is repeatedly used to describe or characterize a quality or characteristic of a person, place, or thing. E.g.: Paris, the City of Lights
Extended metaphor:
A comparison (without using like or as) that says that something is something else. Extended or developed over many lines.
Epic simile:
A comparison that uses “like” or “as.” This is developed over many lines.
Character foil:
Draws attention to the differences between the two characters; “reflects” the characters to allow the differences to stand out and provide analysis of traits; may be similar in some regards, but notable differences or contrasts for certain situations.
Tragic hero:
A character of noble status who possesses a flaw that brings about his/her downfall. The character realizes the mistakes he/she has made only after it is too late to fix, usually includes tragedy, loss, death. This realization provides for the “heroic “ classification.

2. Directions for The Iliad
Assign each of the following a specific color for the readings. Highlight specific instances of characterization.
Gods, Achilles, Paris, Hector, Menelaus, Agamemnon, Helen, Andromache
Underline/mark the following terms. These REQUIRE annotations!
Archetypes, epithet, epic simile, extended metaphor, character foil, and tragic hero