The Odyssey Introduction & Invocation

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The Odyssey Introduction & Invocation

Last updated over 3 years ago

29 Nsɛmmisa

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What do you think is more
important in high school—reaching your goal of and clutching that diploma in your
hand, or taking time to appreciate the many moments (both good and
bad) that will lead up to graduation day?

4

List book,, movies, or TV shows that depict a journey of some sort (list about 4); Then, respond: Which seems more important to the story, the destination the character strives to reach or the
journey itself?

4

What are the three important elements of Greek epics?

4

True/ False: The Odyssey is set before the Iliad.

Nokorɛ

Ɛnyɛ ampa

4

Who or what are the primary antagonists in the Odyssey?

military men

monsters

4

What does the text mean with the phrase "divine interference"?

4

Why is Odysseus forced to suffer hardships on his way home to Ithaka?

4

Which of these statements about the figure of Homer is not being considered in this text?

Homer may have been blind

Homer probably lived between 700 - 900 BC

Homer may have been a woman

Homer may have lived on the eastern Aegean Sea

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Which of the two landscapes to the left is more realistic? How so?

4

Look at the composition of each art piece. What part of the scene is emphasized in the painting? What is emphasized in the collage / mosaic?

4

Look at the portrait piece of the left of this page. What does the position of the characters tell you about the scene?

4

This pastel drawing is highly abstract. What do you think of it? Why might an artist choose such an abstract style?

4

Which of these scenes - the clay urn of the illustration -- makes more sense to you?

clay urn

illustration

4

This page has a lot of information on epics. Make THREE notes of information you did not know before you read this page.

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5

Define epic (as a literary term):

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Define epic hero:

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Define epic simile (homeric simile):

4

What do you think is more
important in high school—reaching your goal of and clutching that diploma in your
hand, or taking time to appreciate the many moments (both good and
bad) that will lead up to graduation day?

4

List book,, movies, or TV shows that depict a journey of some sort (list about 4); Then, respond: Which seems more important to the story, the destination the character strives to reach or the
journey itself?

4

What are the three important elements of Greek epics?

4

True/ False: The Odyssey is set before the Iliad.

Nokorɛ

Ɛnyɛ ampa

4

Who or what are the primary antagonists in the Odyssey?

military men

monsters

4

What does the text mean with the phrase "divine interference"?

4

Why is Odysseus forced to suffer hardships on his way home to Ithaka?

4

Which of these statements about the figure of Homer is not being considered in this text?

Homer may have been blind

Homer probably lived between 700 - 900 BC

Homer may have been a woman

Homer may have lived on the eastern Aegean Sea

4

By 300 BC, there were many slightly different versions of the Iliad and the Odyssey.

Nokorɛ

Ɛnyɛ ampa

4

Homer's Odyssey continues to inspite modern art.

Nokorɛ

Ɛnyɛ ampa

4

Which of the two landscapes to the left is more realistic? How so?

4

Look at the composition of each art piece. What part of the scene is emphasized in the painting? What is emphasized in the collage / mosaic?

4

Look at the portrait piece of the left of this page. What does the position of the characters tell you about the scene?

4

This pastel drawing is highly abstract. What do you think of it? Why might an artist choose such an abstract style?

4

Which of these scenes - the clay urn of the illustration -- makes more sense to you?

clay urn

illustration

4

This page has a lot of information on epics. Make THREE notes of information you did not know before you read this page.

Define epic (as a literary term):

Define epic hero:

Define epic simile (homeric simile):

By 300 BC, there were many slightly different versions of the Iliad and the Odyssey.

Nokorɛ

Ɛnyɛ ampa

Homer's Odyssey continues to inspite modern art.

Nokorɛ

Ɛnyɛ ampa

What are the hints Homer gives his audience (listener) about how the story will end?

Based on the context, what is most likely the meaning of the word "harried"?

motivated

beleaguered

persuaded

chided

Explain the figurative language that occurs in line 15. What it the literal meaning, and how it the figurative langauge used more effective? (write 2 sentences)

Pay attention to how the Gods interfere in the lives of mortals? How do they intervene here?

What does the Gods' interventions in the lives of mortals show about Greek belief?

The Greeks believed the gods played only a small role in their lives

The Greeks believed the gods played a significant role in their lives.

The Greeks believed the gods were worthless and useless to men and women.

The Greeks believed the Gods were impartial and distributed justice evenly.

What is the definition of "medias res" (you may look it up)

the narrative opens in the midst of the plot

the narrative uses foreshadowing to give hints or clues

the narrative follows chronological time lines

the narrative follows multiple points of view

Explain in a few words the context of what is happening in Ithaca, Odysseus's home, when Athena intervenes.

Odysseus left Ithaka to fight in the Trojan War, which took 10 years, when Telemachus was an infant. However, at the beginning of the Odyssey, Telemachus is 20 years old. Make an inference about the narrative structure of the Odyssey using the terminology you learned in question 6.

Which Olympian god is considered to be the enemy of Odysseus?

Hera

Poseidon

Hades

Athena

The Odyssey Introduction & Invocation

The Odyssey Introduction & Invocation

What do you think is moreimportant in high school—reaching your goal of and clutching that diploma in yourhand, or taking time to appreciate the many moments (both good andbad) that will lead up to graduation day?

List book,, movies, or TV shows that depict a journey of some sort (list about 4); Then, respond: Which seems more important to the story, the destination the character strives to reach or thejourney itself?

What are the three important elements of Greek epics?

True/ False: The Odyssey is set before the Iliad.

Who or what are the primary antagonists in the Odyssey?

What does the text mean with the phrase "divine interference"?

Why is Odysseus forced to suffer hardships on his way home to Ithaka?

Which of these statements about the figure of Homer is not being considered in this text?

Which of the two landscapes to the left is more realistic? How so?

Look at the composition of each art piece. What part of the scene is emphasized in the painting? What is emphasized in the collage / mosaic?

Look at the portrait piece of the left of this page. What does the position of the characters tell you about the scene?

This pastel drawing is highly abstract. What do you think of it? Why might an artist choose such an abstract style?

Which of these scenes - the clay urn of the illustration -- makes more sense to you?

This page has a lot of information on epics. Make THREE notes of information you did not know before you read this page.

Define epic (as a literary term):

Define epic hero:

Define epic simile (homeric simile):

What do you think is moreimportant in high school—reaching your goal of and clutching that diploma in yourhand, or taking time to appreciate the many moments (both good andbad) that will lead up to graduation day?

List book,, movies, or TV shows that depict a journey of some sort (list about 4); Then, respond: Which seems more important to the story, the destination the character strives to reach or thejourney itself?

What are the three important elements of Greek epics?

True/ False: The Odyssey is set before the Iliad.

Who or what are the primary antagonists in the Odyssey?

What does the text mean with the phrase "divine interference"?

Why is Odysseus forced to suffer hardships on his way home to Ithaka?

Which of these statements about the figure of Homer is not being considered in this text?

By 300 BC, there were many slightly different versions of the Iliad and the Odyssey.

Homer's Odyssey continues to inspite modern art.

Which of the two landscapes to the left is more realistic? How so?

Look at the composition of each art piece. What part of the scene is emphasized in the painting? What is emphasized in the collage / mosaic?

Look at the portrait piece of the left of this page. What does the position of the characters tell you about the scene?

This pastel drawing is highly abstract. What do you think of it? Why might an artist choose such an abstract style?

Which of these scenes - the clay urn of the illustration -- makes more sense to you?

This page has a lot of information on epics. Make THREE notes of information you did not know before you read this page.

What are the hints Homer gives his audience (listener) about how the story will end?

Based on the context, what is most likely the meaning of the word "harried"?

Explain the figurative language that occurs in line 15. What it the literal meaning, and how it the figurative langauge used more effective? (write 2 sentences)

Pay attention to how the Gods interfere in the lives of mortals? How do they intervene here?

What does the Gods' interventions in the lives of mortals show about Greek belief?

What is the definition of "medias res" (you may look it up)

Explain in a few words the context of what is happening in Ithaca, Odysseus's home, when Athena intervenes.

Odysseus left Ithaka to fight in the Trojan War, which took 10 years, when Telemachus was an infant. However, at the beginning of the Odyssey, Telemachus is 20 years old. Make an inference about the narrative structure of the Odyssey using the terminology you learned in question 6.

Which Olympian god is considered to be the enemy of Odysseus?

Define epic (as a literary term):

Define epic hero:

Define epic simile (homeric simile):

By 300 BC, there were many slightly different versions of the Iliad and the Odyssey.

Homer's Odyssey continues to inspite modern art.

What are the hints Homer gives his audience (listener) about how the story will end?

Based on the context, what is most likely the meaning of the word "harried"?

Explain the figurative language that occurs in line 15. What it the literal meaning, and how it the figurative langauge used more effective? (write 2 sentences)

Pay attention to how the Gods interfere in the lives of mortals? How do they intervene here?

What does the Gods' interventions in the lives of mortals show about Greek belief?

What is the definition of "medias res" (you may look it up)

Explain in a few words the context of what is happening in Ithaca, Odysseus's home, when Athena intervenes.

Odysseus left Ithaka to fight in the Trojan War, which took 10 years, when Telemachus was an infant. However, at the beginning of the Odyssey, Telemachus is 20 years old. Make an inference about the narrative structure of the Odyssey using the terminology you learned in question 6.

Which Olympian god is considered to be the enemy of Odysseus?

What do you think is more
important in high school—reaching your goal of and clutching that diploma in your
hand, or taking time to appreciate the many moments (both good and
bad) that will lead up to graduation day?

List book,, movies, or TV shows that depict a journey of some sort (list about 4); Then, respond: Which seems more important to the story, the destination the character strives to reach or the
journey itself?

What do you think is more
important in high school—reaching your goal of and clutching that diploma in your
hand, or taking time to appreciate the many moments (both good and
bad) that will lead up to graduation day?

List book,, movies, or TV shows that depict a journey of some sort (list about 4); Then, respond: Which seems more important to the story, the destination the character strives to reach or the
journey itself?