Vocabulary
The Odyssey
Figurative Language
Commas
Verbal Functions
100

Have a pleasing appearance

Comely 

100

Maidens with beautiful singing voices and cause men to steer their ships off course

The Sirens

100

She was as brave as a lion.

Simile

100

The most exciting fun holidays are Christmas Easter and Halloween.

The most exciting, fun holidays are Christmas, Easter(,) and Halloween.

100

 We practiced batting and catching before the big game.

direct objects

200

To lose one's morals or behavior

dissolute

200

God of the Sea who is angry with Odysseus

Poseidon

200

Life is a rollercoaster which every one has to go through

Metaphor

200

The governor of California who is a lover of movies will be in town next week.

The governor of California, who is a lover of movies, will be in town next week.

200

Having been awarded a medal, the soldier was then determined to help others.

Modifier

300

food for horses of cattle 

Fodder 

300

The son of Poseidon

The Cyclops (Polyphemus)

300

Ida Ivy identified the ivory iris.

Alliteration

300

Young sassy Maria likes to get her hair done talk on the phone and visit Chicago.

Young, sassy Maria likes to get her hair done, talk on the phone(,) and visit Chicago.

300

Learning a new language takes time and dedication.

Subject

400

to repay for services

compensate 

400

Who is the goddess that helps Odysseus along his journey?

Athena

400

The moon winks at me every night.

Personification

400

I live at 16110 Wildwood Lane New Lenox Illinois 60451

I live at 16110 Wildwood Lane, New Lenox, Illinois, 60451.

400

Conquering fear is the beginning of wisdom.

Subject

500

a deliberately deceptive movement 

feint 

500

What monster sucks down sea water into a black hole in the water?

Charybdis

500

It took him two seconds to drive here.

Hyperbole

500

Sweet thoughtful Mrs. Cooney helps me with my English Math Science and History homework.

Sweet, thoughtful Mrs. Cooney helps me with my English, Math, Science(,)and History homework.

500

After writing, she went for a walk with the dogs.

Modifier 

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