Characters in the Odyssey
Persuasive Writing Terms
English Terms
Odyssey Background Information
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This god is the father of Polyphemus.
Who is Poseidon.
100
Claim, Research, Logos, Ethos, Pathos From the above list, which term appeals to the reader's emotions?
What is pathos.
100
Which of the following sentences includes a simile: A) Odysseus in one motion strung his bow as he blinked. B) Odysseus stood watching the unruly suitors like a captain surveying a rough sea. C) The suitors did not like Odysseus. D) The setting of the epic is the Greek isles.
What is B) Odysseus stood watching the unruly suitors like a captain surveying a rough sea.
100
When was The Odysseus first told? a. 1200 B.C. b. 750 B.C. c. 750 A.D. d. 1200 A.D.
What is 750 B.C.
100
What is the name of Jem and Scout's housekeeper in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Who is Calpurnia.
200
This person creates a contest in order to find a new "suitor".
Who is Penelope.
200
Claim, Research, Ethos, Pathos, Logos Which term is your main point?
What is claim.
200
What is an epic poem?
What is a long, serious, poetic narrative about a significant event, often featuring a hero
200
Who is the creator of The Odyssey?
Who is Homer.
200
Which U.S. President is Barack Obama? 44th, 54th or 64th?
What is 44th.
300
This person disguises himself as an old beggar and doesn't reveal his true identity until the very end.
Who is Odysseus.
300
Claim, Research, Ethos, Pathos, Logos Which term uses logics and facts to support an argument.
What is logos.
300
Who is the protagonist in the poem that returns with none of his men?
Who is Odysseus.
300
How was The Odyssey first told?
What is performed by professional reciters.
300
What is Coach Garza's middle name? Must be spelled correctly.
What is Rae.
400
This was the ONLY god/goddess to help Odysseus on his voyage back home.
Who is Athena.
400
Claim, Research, Ethos, Pathos, Logos Which term relies on establishing credibility or trustworthiness?
What is ethos.
400
Who is an antagonist in the story with one eye?
Who is Polyphemus.
400
Which of these is NOT an important element of both The Iliad and The Odyssey? a. heroism of Odysseus b. the interference of the gods c. the Trojan war d. the abduction of Helen
What is D) the abduction of Helen
400
What percentage of our body weight is water? 40%, 60% or 80%?
What is 60%.
500
These creatures lured in sailors with their voices.
Who are the sirens.
500
In the poem, Odysseus frequently uses these two epithets when describing himself, “Raider of cities” and “Son of Laertes”. When he says these epithets, he is using which type of persuasion: ethos, pathos, or logos?
What is ethos.
500
Give two trait a hero possess.
What is noble birth, courage, strength, defeats creatures, has a tragic flaw, skills
500
What did Odysseus value most in life?
What is his family.
500
Name all the U.S. states with the word "new" in it.
What is: New York New Jersey New Hampshire New Mexico
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