Vocabulary
Define simile.
Bonus: Write an example of a simile.
Simile is a comparison of two things using like or as.
Example of a simile: It is hot like the sun.
What qualities of an epic hero does Odysseus display?
a.) Honesty in the face of conflict
b.) Dependence on the gods
c.) Cunning in the face of danger
d.) Strength in the pursuit of adventure
c.) Cunning in the face of danger.
Which of the following elements of this epic is most reflective of its specific cultural context of ancient Greece?
a.) the plot that centers on a journey
b.) the characters that display courage
c.) the gods that help the epic hero
d.) the setting of the sea
c.) the gods that help the epic hero
The epithet "the monster of the gray rock" refers to
Book 12 —thinking to see her first from there, the monster of the gray rock, harboring torment for my friends. I strained my eyes upon that cliffside veiled in cloud, but nowhere could I catch sight of her
Scylla
When telling a personal story to strangers it is important to establish _________________ in the first few paragraphs?
a.) establish a conflict between the author and someone else.
b.) set up the contrast between the place they live and their heritage.
C. provide essential background about the author.
D. introduce the main action in the narrative.
c.) provide essential background about the author.
Define the word Cunning.
Bonus: What character in the Odyssey would you describe as cunning?
Cunning is crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end. Characterized by wiliness and trickery.
Odysseus
Which epic element is illustrated? Explain. Use the Epic elements chart for support.
Soon, as we came smartly within hailing distance, the two Sirens, noting our fast ship off their point, made ready, and they sang.…
The lovely voices in ardor appealing over the water made me crave to listen, and I tried to say 'Untie me!' to the crew, jerking my brows; but they bent steady to the oars. Then Perimedes got to his feet, he and Eurylochus, and passed more line about, to hold me still. So all rowed on, until the Sirens dropped under the sea rim, and their singing dwindled away.
- Strange Creatures
Example: The singing Sirens
Based on the character of Odysseus, which qualities did the ancient Greeks value?
a.) revenge and anger
b.) courage and loyalty
c.) kindness and gentleness
d.) obedience and faith
b.) courage and loyalty
Which archetypal (common/reoccurring) traits does Odysseus demonstrate in dealing with the Cyclops?
bravery and cunning
The sentence below
I was inundated with stories of beautiful beaches, blue waters of which the East River had never even contemplated, and a relaxed pace completely unfamiliar to New Yorkers.
a.) presents the internal conflict of the author.
b.) uses imagery to paint a picture of Greece.
c.) expresses bias through the use of loaded language.
d.) is an example of dialogue.
b.) uses imagery to paint a picture of Greece.
Define imagery.
Visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work. Writing in a way that helps the reader visualize the scene.
How does the author create a feeling of mystery when describing Odysseus's encounters with Scylla?
Scylla is hidden from the view of Odysseus.
The setting of the epic suggests that ancient Greeks were
a.) mystifies by the water
b.) unfamiliar with other lands
c.) a seafaring nation
d.) more comfortable on land.
c.) a seafaring nation
How does the author create an image of the horror of Odysseus losing six men? Hint: Comparison
Then Scylla made her strike, whisking six of my best men from the ship. I happened to glance aft at ship and oarsmen and caught sight of their arms and legs, dangling high overhead. Voices came down to me in anguish, calling my name for the last time. A man surfcasting on a point of rock for bass or mackerel, whipping his long rod to drop the sinker and the bait far out, will hook a fish and rip it from the surface to dangle wriggling through the air:
He compares their abduction to being hooked like a fish.
The details the "trip means … everything to me" and that the author knows he is "home" shape the central idea by
a.) establishing the importance of home.
b.) describing what home feels like.
c.) explaining the role family plays.
d.) sharing the experience of travel.
a.) establishing the importance of home.
Define false cause and effect.
Falsely assumes that one event causes another.
Example: They are tall, so they will be good at basketball.
Which BEST describes one technique the author uses to develop theme?
a.) The metaphor comparing Scylla to a fisher suggesting that life is fragile.
b.) Similes describing Odysseus show that revenge is heroic.
c.) The personification of Charybdis shows that loyalty is a valuable trait.
d.) Imagery of the Sirens demonstrate that temptation is easy to resist.
a.) The metaphor comparing Scylla to a fisher suggests that life is fragile.
Define central idea.
The central idea is also called the main idea. It is a brief, overall summary of what the entire story is about.
What piece of evidence is an example of a fact that can be verified?
a.) Sarah is a great basketball player.
b.) Sarah was the starting point guard last year, and did a great job.
c.) Sarah has 3 years of experience in competitive basketball.
d.) Sarah is loved by everyone.
c.) Sarah has 3 years of experience in competitive basketball.
Which sentence uses imagery to "show" the author's experiences?
a.) "I was embraced by extended family—uncles, aunts, cousins, cousins, and more cousins."
b.) "They were thrilled to meet the youngest member of the Papadakis family."
c.) "We ate beautiful fish, we laughed from our bellies, and we told stories of family members who now live in America."
d.) "It is much like life in America, only in reverse."
c.) "We ate beautiful fish, we laughed from our bellies, and we told stories of family members who now live in America."
Define circular reasoning.
An argument that comes back to its beginning without having proven anything.
In book 12, the resolution of the conflict between Odysseus and the monsters occurs when Odysseus...
sails away from the monsters after losing six men.
Define the word sacred.
Holy.
It is often used to describe something of great importance that they highly value.
Why did Odysseus not fight back when Scylla attacked his men?
Scylla can't be beat, and fighting her would result in the loss of more men.
What day is your English final on?
Friday