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The Odyssey Literary techniques we need to know. In Medias Res  Latin  Latin phrase meaning: “in the midst of things”  Definition  Definition: A literary.

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1 The Odyssey Literary techniques we need to know

2 In Medias Res  Latin  Latin phrase meaning: “in the midst of things”  Definition  Definition: A literary technique of telling a story from the midpoint, rather than the beginning.  For example, in The Odyssey we first learn about Odysseus' journey when he is held captive on Calypso's island. However, later in the story we are told that the largest part of his journey actually took place before that moment.

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5 flashback What is a flashback? flashback In literature and dramatic media, a scene that takes the story back in time from the current point is a flashback. For Example, when Odysseus tells his story he is using flashbacks to tell us of past events. Literary Devices Video Literary Devices Video: includes foreshadowing, symbolism, and flashback. Literary Devices Video Literary Devices Video

6 The Odyssey Summary Part 1 Summary Part 2 Summary Part 3


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