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Vocabulary
Mythology and The Odyssey
100
How is an epic simile different from a regular simile?
Epic similes are lengthier and contain more description.
100
"His left eye formed the sun and his right eye the moon. His flesh formed the soil of the earth and his blood the oceans and rivers. His teeth and bones formed rocks, minerals, and gems."
Title: The Creation of the Universe Culture: Chinese Speaker: Narrator Significance: This passage explains how Pangu's body became different parts of the world after he died. This passage is taken from a Chinese creation myth because it explains the beginning of the universe.
100
Why are databases always a great source to use when researching a topic?
Databases only contain accurate, reliable sources, which means one can trust any information found on a database. All sources accessed on a database are scholarly, academic sources and great to use for school-based research.
100
To pardon or overlook bad behavior a.) condone b.) surmount c.) abridge d.) rift
To pardon or overlook is to CONDONE
100
Provide three examples of epithets.
1.) Agamemnon, king of men 2.) Bright-eyed Athena 3.) Mrs. Mills-Little, smackdown giver
200
What is the difference between an origin myth and a creation myth?
Origin myth-a story that describes the beginnings of a name, object, or custom Creation myth-a story that describes how the world or universe came into being
200
"Seizing the olive pole, they drove its sharpened end into the Cyclops's eye, while I used my weight from above to twist it home, like a man boring a ship's timber with a drill which his mates below him twirl with a strap they hold at either end, so that it spins continuously."
Title: The Odyssey Author: Homer Speaker: Odysseus Significance: Odysseus describes how he and his men blinded the cyclops. This passage contains an epic simile.
200
Plagiarism is presenting another person’s work as your own. Examples of work that are often borrowed without acknowledgement include: a.) thoughts b.) words c.) images d.) all of the above
All of the above!
200
An ARDUOUS research paper is very... a.) threatening b.) self-important c.) hard to do d.) fun
C.) hard to do
200
"The Ages of Man," "The Creation of the Universe," and "The Creation of the Titans and Gods" are all examples of what type of story? Explain.
These stories are all creation myths because they explain the creation of the world, universe, and/or human beings.
300
What is the difference between restitution and an alternative sentence?
Restitution means to make amends or set things right. Brent attends a restitution meeting with Ms. Gill (the mediator) and Mrs. Zamora to try to make things right with Lea's family. Going on the whirligig-making journey is Brent's act of restitution (and is done by choice). Alternative Sentencing is the act of creating appropriate punishments for crimes other than traditional prison terms, probation, and parole. It is given by the judge, is not optional, and sometimes includes a public humiliation component.
300
"The world itself was a whirligig, its myriad parts invisibly linked, the hidden crankshafts and connecting rods carrying motion across the globe and over the centuries."
A.) Whirligig B.) Paul Fleischman C.) Brent D.) Brent realizes that the entire world is like a whirligig because everyone on earth is connected. We all do things that affect others around us, whether we realize it or not. Our actions have consequences. A metaphor is used in this passage.
300
A.)What information must be included in the citation for a quotation from a novel? B.) From a poem?
A.) Author's last name and page number (Fleischman 34). B.) Author's last name and line number(s) (Homer 5-8).
300
The naughty students ___________________________ with the teacher's answer key for the final exam. a.) hoodwinked b.) absconded c.) terminated d.) fated
b.) absconded
300
"Echo and Narcissus," "Icarus and Daedalus," "Demeter and Persephone," and "The Myth of Arachne" are all examples of what type of story? Explain.
These stories are all origin myths because they explain the beginning of name, object, or custom (Narcissus flower, island of Icaria, seasons, spiders)
400
What are the characteristics of an epic?
A.) long, narrative poem B.) contains adventure C.) contains central heroic figure D.) contains supernatural forces (gods)
400
"Everyone must die sooner or later. And since my life can do nothing for you, I would like my death to improve your lives in some way."
Title: Chi Li Slays the Serpent Culture: Chinese Speaker: Chi Li Significance: Chi Li tells her parents that she wishes to sacrifice herself to the serpent. We know, however, that she does not plan to die. Instead, she is planning on killing the serpent. This passage also reveals how women were viewed as being less valuable in the ancient Chinese culture.
400
This comes before a quotation to let the reader know that what follows is borrowed information from an outside source. Also, provide an example of one.
What is a signal phrase? Examples--According to, The author writes, Circe says, Homer writes, One researcher states, etc.
400
The tired students could not wait for their ____ from school so that they could rest and ___ all of their old handouts and school assignments. a.) reprieve; pilfer b.) semblance; incinerate c.) reprieve; incinerate d.) altercation; rift
c.) reprieve; incinerate
400
What is a Hero's Journey/the Heroic Cycle? Give one reason why it applies to The Odyssey. Also, how does it differ from a hero myth?
The Hero's Journey/Heroic Cycle is a pattern that traces the adventures of a hero. It is not the same as a hero myth because the story of a hero's journey does not have to be from a story that has been in existence for thousands of years. The Heroic Cycle can be applied to many different novels and films today.
500
A reference to an outside work, such as a book, poem, film, myth, etc. in order to make connections
What is an Allusion?
500
"Come my child. A mother must have the strength to bear pain as well as joy. Sorrow visits all of us. You must not let your grief destroy you."
Title: "Demeter and Persephone" Culture: Greek Speaker: Rhea Significance: In this origin myth, Rhea is comforting her daughter, Demeter, because Persephone must spend the winter season in the Underworld each year.
500
Identify three evaluation criteria for choosing Internet sources and explain why each is necessary.
1.) Author (Author should be qualified to write about that particular subject) 2.) Bias (Info. should be presented with minimum of bias/prejudice which uses subjective writing; Non-biased sources would use objective writing) 3.) Coverage (Topic should be covered in-depth) 4.) Date (Content should be up-to-date)
500
What does it mean to REVILE someone?
To attack with words, call bad names
500
Identify and discuss three reasons why we still read The Odyssey today.
1.) Adventures galore! 2.) Life lessons to be learned 3.) The idea of loyalty 4.) It depicts a love story...people LOVE love stories.