The Odyssey
How many monsters do they face?
4
How old is Taylor?
17 (18 in 15 days)
A person, place, or thing
A noun
Where did ms. Elder go to undergraduate school?
Fresno Pacific University
How many paragraphs make up a standard essay?
5 (intro, three body, conclusion)
Why does Odysseus leave?
He is called to war over Helena of Troy
What store does most of Taylor's paycheck go to?
Target
What compares something using like or as?
Simile
What is Ms. Elders favorite band?
The Avett Brothers
What are the parts of an introduction?
The hook, the connection to the prompt, and the thesis statement
Why doesn't Odysseus just kill Polyphemus while he sleeps?
They cannot move the stone that seals the cave
What is Taylor's favorite fast food place?
In-N-Out, Chipotle, or Canes
What is the difference between Syntax and Diction?
Syntax: sentence structure
Diction: word choice
What Was Ms. Elders major in college?
English Literature
Where is the only place you should summarize in your essay?
The lead in
What does the blind prophet say Odysseus and his men should not do?
Kill the cattle of the sun god, Helios
How many stickers are on Taylor's hydro
20
What is an alternate term for "capability of understanding", and is also often used in your English textbook
Comprehension
Where did Ms. Elder just get accepted to for graduate school for her second masters degree?
San Jose state University
When should an essay be completed?
A) The night before
B) In class when time is given
C) As you fill out your evidence log
B) In class
The Odyssey begins in media res, what does this mean?
The story begins in the middle of action
What is Taylor's schedule? (3+ for full credit)
Percussion, AP Lit, AVID Tutor, Adv. Band, AP Environmental Science, AVID
The Odyssey had a lot of ____, which can be described as "visually descriptive language"
imagery
What is Ms. Elders favorite book?
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
What should be avoided when writing an essay?
1) Not answering the prompt
2) quote dumping and drop quotes
3) summarizing
4) a short analysis
5) writing from 1st person point of view