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Exploring Text Structures in The Odyssey

Authored by Rebecca Bridges

English

9th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 2+ times

Exploring Text Structures in The Odyssey
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In "A Goddess Intervenes," when Homer describes what Odysseus's soldiers do on Lord Helios' island, then this is most likely _________________.

Cause and Effect

Chronological Order

Problem and Solution

Compare and Contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Analyze Odysseus's motivation for staying on Calypso's Island. What drives his actions during this time?

Desire for immortality

Longing for home

Fear of the gods

Love for Calypso

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Summarize the key events that occur in "I am Laertes' Son."

Odysseus reveals his identity and recounts his adventures.

Odysseus battles the Cyclops.

Odysseus receives a prophecy from Tiresias.

Odysseus is shipwrecked on a foreign shore.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the author's purpose in describing the encounter with the Cicones in "Cicones"?

To illustrate the consequences of greed

To show the power of the gods

To highlight Odysseus's leadership skills

To introduce new characters

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the text structure used in "Lotus Eaters" to convey the effects of the lotus plant on Odysseus's men.

Description

Sequence

Cause and Effect

Problem and Solution

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Evaluate the author's purpose in "A Goddess Intervenes." Why does Homer include Athena's role in Odysseus's journey?

To demonstrate the futility of human effort

To show the importance of divine intervention

To highlight Odysseus's independence

To introduce a subplot

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What motivates Odysseus to leave Calypso's Island despite the comforts offered to him?

Fear of Calypso's wrath

Desire for adventure

Yearning for his family and homeland

Quest for eternal youth

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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