logical conclusion based on text details and prior knowledge

the message a text conveys about a topic

how the author feels about the characters

a person, place, image, word, or event that takes on figurative meaning beyond its literal meaning

a comparison between two objects

The lotus flower symbolizes...

forgetfulness and overindulgence.

What are the aspects of a hero's journey?

1. Call to adventure 2. road of trials 3. supreme ordeal 4. transforamtion 5. Return Home

1. call to adventure 2. return home 3. transformation 4. road of trials 5. supreme ordeal

1. supreme ordeal 2. transformation 3. road of trials 4. go home and sleep

1. Road of trials 2. supreme ordeal 3. Return home 4. Transformation 5. Call to adventure

The Trojan War was Odysseus' Call to Adventure. Which events, other than the Cyclops Island, are part of Odysseus' Road of Trials?

The island of Cicones where Odysseus' men stole and took women as prisoners.

The Land of the Lotus Eaters where the men who were sent to check out the island ate the lotus flower and wanted to stay/forgot their purpose.

The Sirens - creatures hypnotize the men with their songs to lure them to death. Odysseus saves them with beeswax.

On the Island of the Cyclops, Odysseus goes by what name to trick the Cyclops ? What causes him to tell him his real name as he leaves the island?

1. The Odd Guy 2. Odysseus' humility

What is Odysseus' supreme ordeal ?

Getting the suitors out of his home and getting his city back

Odysseus is telling the story of his journey to someone who ultimately helps him return home. Who is this?

King Alcinous, King of Phaeacia

What makes Athena an important character in the story?

"Hero to Soldiers", she helps those in battle and helps Odysseus get home

She is Odysseus' friend and decides to be helpful sometimes.

She hates her uncle, so Odysseus likes her.

What was Odysseus' transformation?

Beginning: cocky, arrogant, overly proud leader End: learns humility, becomes humble

Beginning: Not a smart person End: Intelligent

Beginning: weak and manipulative leader End: stronger and quieter

Beginning: happy to see his family End: Misses his family

What is an archetype?

characters, situations, and images that are recognizable in many times and cultures.

a long journey full of complications.

a comparison between two unlike things that is developed at great length.

a brief descriptive phrase used to characterize a particular person.

What is the epic setting of The Odyssey

Ithaca, several islands, the ocean

Which epic themes do we see in The Odyssey?

courage, homecoming, life & death, loyalty

beauty, love conquers all, coming-of-age

violence, bad omens, magic, ambition & conflict

force of love, family feuds, individual vs. society

The Odyssey Epic Hero

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What makes someone an epic hero?

Have a tragic flaw - for ex: too much pride

Take a heroic journey: get help from/have conflict with gods along the way and have a group of followers

strong leader: make good speeches, solve problems/manage conflict well, fights a powerful antagonist

All of the above

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is an epic poem?

A super awesome, really long poem

A long poem that tells the story of a hero, originally passed down orally

A poem written a long time ago

I have no clue.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

The Odyssey tells the story of Odyssey's long journey home after the Trojan War and what happens to him and his men on the way home.
They are trying to get home to...

Troy

Ithaca

VGV

Italy

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who wrote The Odyssey?

Homer

Some dead guy

Odysseus

Nobody Knows

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Character motivation: the reason a character thinks, feels, or acts a certain way
What was Odysseus' motivation?

To save Penelope from the suitors

To have fun

To get back home to Ithaca and his family

To win the war

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of conflict takes place during the scenes when Odysseus and his men must survive the storms?

character vs. character

character vs. nature

character vs. self

character vs. society

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

There are three main gods involved in the story. Which of them helps Odysseus the most and which one interferes the most out of revenge?

Helpful: Poseidon
Hurtful: Athena

Helpful: Poseidon
Hurtful: Zeus

Helpful: Athena
Hurtful: Poseidon

Helpful: Athena
Hurtful: Cyclops

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The Odyssey Epic Hero

What makes someone an epic hero?

What is an epic poem?

The Odyssey tells the story of Odyssey's long journey home after the Trojan War and what happens to him and his men on the way home.
They are trying to get home to...

Who wrote The Odyssey?

Character motivation: the reason a character thinks, feels, or acts a certain way
What was Odysseus' motivation?

What kind of conflict takes place during the scenes when Odysseus and his men must survive the storms?

There are three main gods involved in the story. Which of them helps Odysseus the most and which one interferes the most out of revenge?

An inference is a...

P.I.E stands for...

Theme is...

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The Odyssey Epic Hero

What makes someone an epic hero?

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The Odyssey tells the story of Odyssey's long journey home after the Trojan War and what happens to him and his men on the way home. They are trying to get home to...

Who wrote The Odyssey?

Character motivation: the reason a character thinks, feels, or acts a certain way What was Odysseus' motivation?

What kind of conflict takes place during the scenes when Odysseus and his men must survive the storms?

There are three main gods involved in the story. Which of them helps Odysseus the most and which one interferes the most out of revenge?

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P.I.E stands for...

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The Odyssey tells the story of Odyssey's long journey home after the Trojan War and what happens to him and his men on the way home.
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Character motivation: the reason a character thinks, feels, or acts a certain way
What was Odysseus' motivation?