The Odyssey Vocabulary

an extended journey or quest

• Odyssey

• Adventure

• Monomyth

• Trek

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the meaning of the word 'Odyssey' in the context of literature?

• A long journey full of adventures

• A short story

• A poem

• A play

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which word best describes a 'siren' in 'The Odyssey'?

• A mythical creature that lures sailors

• A loud noise

• A type of ship

• A sea storm

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In 'The Odyssey', what does the word 'mentor' refer to?

• A wise and trusted advisor

• A type of ship

• A mythical creature

• A journey

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does the term 'epic' mean in the context of 'The Odyssey'?

• A long narrative poem

• A short story

• A drama

• A novel

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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Which word from 'The Odyssey' means 'a long and adventurous journey'?

• Odyssey

• Adventure

• Quest

• Voyage

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the meaning of 'hubris' as used in 'The Odyssey'?

• Excessive pride or self-confidence

• A type of ship

• A mythical creature

• A journey

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In 'The Odyssey', what does the word 'nymph' refer to?

• A minor goddess of nature

• A type of ship

• A sea storm

• A journey

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does the term 'Homeric' mean when referring to 'The Odyssey'?

• Relating to Homer or his works

• A type of ship

• A mythical creature

• A journey

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word describes the 'Cyclops' in 'The Odyssey'?

• A one-eyed giant

• A sea storm

• A type of ship

• A journey

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9