Match the following epic devices with their definitions: 1. invocation of the muses
long, formal speeches in epics in
which common phrases and words are
used to create emphasis
words or phrases used to
characterize epic heroes, gods, and
goddesses
a departure from the main subject
2. epic similes
3. lengthy speeches
in order to focus on a related matter
4. digression
5. epithets
the use of a variety of words and
phrases within the Odyssey, which
reveal what the ancient Greeks valued
the calling forth of inspiration from
the goddesses to help them tell their
story
a figurative devise used to compare
two unlike people or things, often
running for several lines
6. repetition of passages

Judy blume's career as an american writer spans four decades and includes many literary awards. she is most famous for her novels geared toward pre-teens. one notable example is tales of a fourth-grade nothing. however, blume also has had success writing for an adult audience. three of her novels for adults reached the new york times best-seller list. in a 2008 interview blume remarked, "i have so many stories left to tell! " by that time she had written nearly 30 novels. judy blume is an exceptionally talented and productive american author. which of the following statements supports the main idea in this paragraph? blume only publishes books that she expects will win awards. blume prefers to write novels for adults rather than pre-teens. blume has had an extremely and uncommonly long writing career. blume is a gifted writer who can write for children as well as adults.