Vocab
What does it mean to imply something?
What is the theme of the passage?
You can be strong, but being smart is even better.
What is the actual name of the cyclops?
Polyphemus
What are the people called in a story?
Characters
What does it mean to contribute to the development of a story?
When the characters, plot, setting, and themes deepen the story/help it to continue from beginning to end.
What is a fool?
Someone who acts silly, makes poor decisions.
What is ambrosia?
Food of the gods
What is the name of the main character from the ship that came to the island?
Odysseus
What is the place the story takes place at, or the time the story takes place called?
Setting
When you assume something is going to happen, and it does so it is expected due to all the evidence/signs.
What does it mean to be overly confident?
Have excessive, unrealistic belief in your own abilities or success.
What town was the main character from?
Ithaca
Who was cyclops Dad?
Poseidon
What is the problem of the story called?
Plot
What does it mean to summarize something without personal opinions or judgements?
You are neutral, do not take sides, just focus on the facts.
What does it mean to be clever?
You are quick to learn, understand, or make a plan. Smart. Intelligent.
Who is the antagonist in the story?
Who caused all the issues on the journey? (Who was blamed?)
Zeus
What is another name for the theme of a story?
Central idea
In the story, dawn is described as being _________.
Fresh and rosy fingered.
What is a prophecy?
They are statements that predict the events of the future.
Who came up with the plan to hold onto the sheep to sneak out of the cave?
Odysseus
What name was given for the main character that was not true?
Nobody
What is the proper term for the "good guy" in a story?
Protagonist
How many men, including the main character, left the ship to explore the island?
13