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Storgy

Quiz — Storgy

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by Sappho.

Ten questions on craft, meaning, and form. Untimed. Answer every question to submit.

Q01of 10

What two objects does Meniskos dedicate to the gods?

Q02of 10

Who is identified as the dedicant — the person making the offering?

Q03of 10

What is the Greek word 'mnama' most closely translated as in this context?

Q04of 10

The phrase 'kakozôïas' (a life of hardship) functions primarily to convey which theme?

Q05of 10

The dedication of a fishing net and oar rather than precious metals or gems primarily suggests what about Pelagon's social standing?

Q06of 10

What is the speaker's relationship to Pelagon in this epitaph?

Q07of 10

The extreme brevity of this two-line epitaph (only two lines) most likely reinforces which aspect of its meaning?

Q08of 10

The act of dedicating Pelagon's tools 'to the gods' rather than burying them with him most closely functions as which literary technique?

Q09of 10

The tone of this epitaph can best be described as:

Q10of 10

The dedication of objects to the gods in ancient Greek culture, as depicted here, most likely serves what ritual purpose?

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