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| the original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies |
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| a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
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| an extended simile that is used typically in epic poetry to intensify the heroic stature of the subject |
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| a concise poem dealing pointedly and often satirically with a single thought or event and often ending with an ingenious turn of thought |
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| a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |
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| a metaphor that continues into the sentences that follow. An extended metaphor is also a metaphor developed at great length, occurring frequently in or throughout a work |
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| To prevent from attaining an end |
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| a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability |
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| an important figure from a history or legend, usually favored by or even partially descended from deities, but aligned more closely with mortal figures in popular portrayals |
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| main character in a tragedy who makes an error in his or her actions that leads to his or her downfall |
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| a usually traditional story of ostensibly historical events that serves to unfold part of the world view of a people or explain a practice, belief, or natural phenomenon |
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| style or manner of expression in writing |
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| character flaw or error of a tragic hero that leads to his downfall |
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