Greek Mythology
What Greek God's symbol is the lightning bolt?
What Greek Goddess did Odysseus cheat on his wife with?
Circe
What is the definition of objective (when used as an adjective)?
Being impartial (no opinion)
What piece of figurative language uses the words "like" or "as"
simile
What was Mrs. Merrill's previous last name?
Dabell
Who is Zeus's father?
Kronos
How many men did Odysseus lose to Scylla?
6
What does it mean to analyze?
To break something apart and look at it more closely
What piece of figurative language involves being 'dramatic'?
Hyperbole
What does Mrs. Merrill plan to do with her summer off?
-Sleep in
-Read as many books as possible
-Go camping
-Binge watch TV shows
Which Greek monster used to be a beautiful woman (not Medusa)?
Scylla
Which Greek God gave Odysseus the tip on how to defeat Circe and not be turned into a pig?
Hermes
What does it mean if something is ambiguous?
It is unclear or has more than one meaning
What is the difference between alliteration and assonance?
Alliteration-repeated consonant sounds
Assonance-repeated vowel sounds
What is Mrs. Merrill's favorite college team?
Duke
Who is the goddess of love?
Aphrodite
How did Odysseus's mom die?
Of a broken heart
What is the definition of apathetic?
To not care or have a lack of motivation
What other figurative language is also a part of alliteration and assonance?
Repitition
What did Mrs. Merrill go as for Halloween this year?
An old lady
What Greek God turned Medusa into a gorgon?
Poseidon
Where did Odysseus get the wine that he gave to the cyclops?
The Cicones
What is the definition of synthesize?
To take things and create something new
What figurative language is a reference to something outside of the piece of writing?
Allusion
What club does Mrs. Merrill advise?
Poetry Club