The Odyssey and the Epic Hero

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English
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9th Grade
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Karen Shank
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20 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which one is NOT one of the traits of an epic hero?
is significant and glorified
is good at fighting dragons
performs brave deeds
is on a quest
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
struggle between opposing forces
epithet
foil
conflict
epic simile
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CCSS.RL.8.4
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
a descriptive word or phrase that comes before or after a character's name and describes a trait of the character
assuage
foil
epithet
in medias res
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CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
the deeper message or central idea in a text; the universal idea that applies to all human beings
foil
topic
Homeric simile
theme
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An epic hero is a strong and responsible _______.
fighter
leader
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6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An epic hero represents the __________ of their society or culture.
ideals
weaknesses
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CCSS.RL.8.4
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An epic hero is on a __________, both an outward journey and inner journey of growth.
mission
quest
boat
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