Odyssey Test Review

What is a long narrative poem called?

• Epic

• Hero's Journey

• Novella

• Plot

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

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This type of character is a larger-than-life person who embodies a culture's values.

• Epic Hero

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Archetype

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CCSS.RL.8.10

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CCSS.RL.8.5

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This is another word for a character's many nicknames, like "master mariner" and "son of Laertes."

• Epic Simile

• Exposition

• Epithet

• Ellipsis

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CCSS.RL.8.5

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This is the name for a very long comparison using "like" or "as."

• Epic

• Metaphor

• Analogy

• Epic Simile

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

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This is the term for Odysseus' overconfidence or excessive pride.

• Epic

• Epithet

• Hubris

• Epic Simile

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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Odysseus plundered the stronghold on the heights of Troy. What does "plunder" mean?

• To burn

• To burst in unannounced

• To take by force

• To destroy

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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When Odysseus attacked the Cicones, some fugitives fled inland to call for reinforcements. What does "fugitive" mean?

• a person who runs from danger

• a warrior

• a prisoner

• a law-breaker

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Zeus will avenge the guests who are shown poor hospitality. What does "avenge" mean?

• to get revenge

• show good hospitality

• give someone gifts

• star in a super hero movie

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The cyclops dispatches all of his chores. What does "dispatch" mean?

• get rid of something

• do something after being asked repeatedly

• finish something quickly

• do something you don't like

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Odysseus wants his men to venture into the cyclops' cave. What does "venture" mean?

• creep stealthily

• try something dangerous

• go on a journey

• walk quietly

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4