| A | B |
|---|
| ante | before |
| anti | against |
| bi | two |
| circum | around |
| com | together |
| con | together |
| de | down |
| dis | away |
| equi | equal |
| extra | beyond |
| inter | between |
| intra | within |
| intro | into |
| mal | bad |
| un | not |
| melancholy | sadness or depression; gloom |
| epic | a long, narrative poem about the adventures of an almost superhuman hero |
| antagonist | the character who opposes the main character |
| protagonist | the main character in a story; drives the plot forward |
| epithet | a descriptive phrase that renames a character |
| somber | solemn; grave |
| malevolent | evil |
| benevolent | charitable, kind, helpful |
| simile | comparison using like or as |
| metaphor | comparison that doesn't use like or as |
| placid | calm; relaxed |
| hyperbole | extreme exaggeration |
| epic hero | an almost superhuman character who represents his culture; goes on a journey or quest |
| detached | not emotionally connected |
