Odyssey Part 1
What disguise does Odysseus use when he first returns to Ithaca?
A beggar
What is the name of the swineherd who remains loyal to Odysseus?
Eumaeus
What does the rhetorical term exigence mean?
The issue or situation that prompts the author or speaker to create a text
Define anaphora
Anaphora is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses
What is an assertion?
An arguable statement that can be proven
Who recognizes Odysseus by the scar on his leg, despite his disguise?
Eurycleia, the nurse
Which suitor is the first to be killed by Odysseus during the battle in the great hall?
Antinous
What are the three rhetorical appeals?
Ethos (credibility), Pathos (emotion), and Logos (logic).
When analyzing diction in a rhetorical text, what should you focus on?
The author’s word choice and how it contributes to tone, purpose, and appeal
How should evidence be written in a paragraph? (three things)
Quote lead-in
Quotation Marks
Citation
Who removes the suitors' weapons from the hall and hides them.
Telemachus
How does Odysseus prove his identity to Laertes?
He shows him the scar on his leg and recounts details of their shared past (fruit trees)
In rhetorical analysis, what is the audience and why is it significant?
The audience is the group or individual the text addresses, and understanding the audience helps explain the author’s choices and strategies.
What is the purpose of a rhetorical question?
To provoke thought and engage the audience in reflection
Evidence:
"Despite his wealth, the man chose to live a modest life in a small cottage, spending his days planting trees and writing poetry."
Which claim is best supported by the evidence?
A) Wealth and material possessions often lead to dissatisfaction.
B) True fulfillment comes from living a life aligned with one’s values.
C) Success is measured by the impact one has on others.
D) Isolation is necessary for creativity and self-expression.
B) True fulfillment comes from living a life aligned with one’s values.
What test does Penelope devise to confirm Odysseus’s identity?
She asks him to explain how their bed, built around a living olive tree, was constructed.
Why does Odysseus initially hesitate to reveal his identity to Penelope?
He wants to ensure her loyalty and confirm her feelings for him before revealing the truth
What is the difference between tone and mood in a rhetorical analysis?
Tone refers to the author’s attitude, while mood is the emotional response evoked in the audience.
Which of the following is NOT a surface feature in rhetorical analysis?
A) Diction
B) Syntax
C) Exigence
D) Tone
C. Exigence
Evidence:
"The city streets, once bustling with life, now lay silent, littered with broken glass and abandoned cars. The echoes of sirens were replaced by the mournful whispers of the wind."
Which claim is best supported by the evidence?
A) Urban decay leads to a loss of identity and community.
B) Natural forces reclaim spaces abandoned by humanity.
C) The aftermath of disaster reshapes both the physical and emotional landscapes.
D) Societies inevitably fall due to their own negligence.
C) The aftermath of disaster reshapes both the physical and emotional landscapes.
How does Athena intervene in the resolution of the conflict with the suitors' families?
She commands peace among the Ithacans to prevent further bloodshed.
In what way does Zeus signal his approval of Odysseus’s vengeance against the suitors?
Thunderbolt during Odysseus’s stringing of the bow
Analyze the sentence: “We must not be satisfied until justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream.” Which rhetorical devices are at play here?
parallelism & simile
Analyze the sentence: “History has its eyes on us.” What rhetorical device is present? What is its effect?
Personification - create accountability
Evidence:
"She tirelessly revised her manuscript, working late into the night, despite numerous rejections from publishers. Her determination never wavered, and eventually, her novel became a bestseller."
Which claim is best supported by the evidence?
A) Rejection fosters resilience in those committed to their goals.
B) Creative endeavors are rarely recognized without persistence.
C) Success is the result of both hard work and external validation.
D) The most talented individuals often face the most significant obstacles.
A) Rejection fosters resilience in those committed to their goals.