question
There, as the whirlpool drank the tide, a billow tossed me,In this excerpt, Odysseus is compared to a?
answer
bat.
question
take these cheeses, get them stowed, come back,throw open all the pens, What theme is supported by the excerpt?
answer
It is wise to follow the counsel of trusted friends.
question
We cried aloud, lifting our hands to Zeus,powerless,Which statement best explains the simile in this excerpt?
answer
The Cyclops is compared to a mast, or flagpole, because of his size.
question
And this new grief we bore with us to sea: our precious lives we had, but not our friends.What theme is best revealed by this conflict?
answer
One must mourn before moving on.
question
Claire marveled at her little brother's flawless dive. It looked effortless now,What is the conflict in the excerpt?
answer
character versus self
question
Aa prodigious man... slept in this cave alone, and took his flocks to graze afield. What does the metaphor add to the passage? Check all that apply.
answer
a comparison between the Cyclops and a large land form. a visual image of the Cyclops' size
question
What theme is Homer presenting when Odysseus's men forget about going home after eating the lotus in Part 1 of The Odyssey?
answer
Pleasures make people neglect their long-term goals.
question
Sitting on the porch swing with her eyes closed and her headphones on.What is the conflict in the excerpt?
answer
character versus character
question
My men were mutinous, fools, on stores of wine.What theme is supported by the excerpt?
answer
Soldiers must be wary of their enemies.
question
I happened to glance aft at ship and oarsmen and caught sight of their arms and legs.Which statement best explains the simile in this excerpt?
answer
Odysseus's men are compared to caught fish, showing their helplessness.
question
Now Zeus the lord of cloud roused in the northWhat theme is best revealed by this conflict?
answer
People must respect the wrath of the gods.
question
and on our starboard beam Charybdis, dire.Which statement best explains the simile in this excerpt?
answer
The sea is compared to a boiling pot, emphasizing its churning.
question
we saw the funnel of the maelstrom, heardWhich statement best explains the metaphor in this excerpt?
answer
The whirlpool is compared to a mouth, showing its menacing threat.
question
Darius was convinced that Kennedy High could improve its morning routine.What is the conflict in the excerpt?
answer
character versus society
question
What theme is Homer presenting when Odysseus has his men tie him so that he will ignore the call of the Sirens in Part 3 of The Odyssey?
answer
With strength and planning, one can resist temptation.
question
When making a prediction about reading, students should make a(n)_______about what is likely to happen next.
answer
educated guess
question
Which excerpt from The Odyssey best demonstrates the importance of perseverance in Greek society?
answer
I learnedto keep my head in hardship—years of warand years at sea. Let this new trial come.
question
Which is a step in making and checking predictions while reading?
answer
connecting clues to background knowledge
question
Stranger, you are no longer what you were just now!Your cloak is new;Which is a symbol in this excerpt?
answer
the new cloak
question
Aa value is important to a society because it is
answer
a human characteristic that is considered desirable.
question
My friend, here is the beautiful place—who could mistake it?, Here is Odysseus' hallThis excerpt is an example of which value important to ancient Greek society?
answer
home
question
Then, throwing, his arms around this marvel of a fatherTelemachus began to weepThis excerpt is an example of which value important to ancient Greek society?
answer
family ties
question
Treated as rubbish now, he lay at lastupon a mass of dung before the gates—What functions as a symbol in this excerpt?
answer
Argus
question
So she described it, sitting in her chamber, among her maids—while her true lord was eating. , Then she called in the forester and said:Rachel makes the prediction that Penelope will discover the stranger's true identity. Which detail best supports her prediction?
answer
he may have heard/ rumors about Odysseus
question
Which excerpt from The Odyssey demonstrate the importance of hospitality in Greek society?
answer
Here is a poor man come, a wanderer,driven by want to beg his bread, and everyonein hall gave bits, to cram his bag—onlyAntinous threw a stool, and banged his shoulder
question
But the man skilled in all ways of contending, satisfied by the great bow's look and heft, According to this excerpt, how has Odysseus changed over the course of his adventure?
answer
He has become more humble and patient in battle.
question
One theme found throughout The Odyssey is that help often comes when least expected.Which lines from the text best support this theme?
answer
Some god guided usthat night, for we could barely see our bowsin the dense fog around us
question
He dropped his eyes and nodded, and the prince TelemachusWhich theme do these lines support?
answer
Teamwork builds strength and unity.
question
Being reunited with Penelope is which part of Odysseus's epic journey?
answer
his return home
question
Learning patience and humility is which part of Odysseus's epic journey?
answer
his transformation
question
Which would be most helpful when comparing Penelope with Odysseus and how they changed in The Odyssey?
answer
It would be most helpful to consider both characters' reactions to the suitors.
question
Aa theme__________is the conveyed in the text.
answer
message
question
Odysseus is called to adventure when he____
answer
leaves home to join the trojan war
question
Which themes are found in The Odyssey? Check all that apply.
answer
Too much pride is dangerous.A great leader is responsible.Great journeys often lead back home.
question
Telemachus swerved around him, leaving the long dark spear planted in Amphinomus.How do Telemachus's actions in battle compare to his father's?
answer
Both Telemachus and Odysseus are quick-thinking in battle.
question
But the man skilled in all ways of contending,satisfied by the great bow's look and heftAccording to this excerpt, how has Odysseus changed over the course of his adventure?
answer
He has become more humble and patient in battle.
Order an Essay Now & Get These Features For Free:
Turnitin Report
Formatting
Title Page
Citation
Outline
