Vocabulary
The process of driving or forcing out (starts with an e)
What is expulsion?
Person, place, thing, or idea
What is a noun?
Who is Penelope?
What is the central idea of a text?
The main point or message the author wants to communicate about a topic.
What is theme?
What is a universal message or lesson about life expressed in a story
A difficult or perplexing situation or problem (starts with a d)
What is a dilemma?
A word used in place of a noun
What is a pronoun?
Odysseus' son who grows and learns to be a leader
Who is Telemachus?
How is the central idea different from the theme?
The central idea focuses on what the text is about, while the theme conveys a broader life lesson or message.
Can a story have more than one theme? Why or why not?
Yes, a story can have multiple themes as it can explore various aspects of life and human experience.
Difficult or impossible to read (starts with an I)
What is illegible?
A word used to describe a word
What is an adjective?
Who is Circe?
What steps can you take to identify the central idea of a text?
Read the title, headings, and topic sentences; look for repeated ideas or keywords.
Identify the theme of perseverance in The Odyssey and explain how it is developed through Odysseus' journey.
It is developed through Odysseus’ determination to return home despite numerous challenges.
Brief and to the point (starts with a T)
What is terse?
What is a verb?
Who is Poseidon?
How does the central idea of family drive Odysseus’ actions throughout The Odyssey?
Odysseus’ desire to reunite with his wife and son motivates his perseverance against all odds.
Give an example of a common theme in literature and a book or movie that demonstrates it.
The importance of friendship, as seen in The Outsiders or Toy Story
Lack of government or any law; confusion (starts with an A)
What is anarchy?
A word used to show the relationship of a noun or a pronoun to some other word in the sentence
What is a preposition?
The Cyclops who is defeated by Odysseus' clever plan
Who is Polyphemus?
How does Odysseus’ journey through challenges and obstacles support the central idea of resilience?
Odysseus’ ability to adapt, persevere, and overcome hardships highlights the importance of resilience in achieving one’s goals.
Why is it important for readers to identify the theme of a story?
Understanding the theme helps readers connect the story to broader life lessons and deeper meanings.