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The Odyssey Cicones & Lotus Eaters

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Question 1

1.

Make a prediction for this section based what you know of the "Odyssey" so far & based on the title "The Lotus Eaters."

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Question 2

2.

How does Odysseus feel about Zeus and Zeus's divine intervention?

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Question 3

3.

Who won this battle? Odysseus and his men, or the Cicones?

Odysseus and men

Cicones

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Question 5

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How is line 29 an example of figurative language?

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Question 7

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What kept Odysseus from getting to Ithaka in line 34 - 40?

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Question 8

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How is the lotus flower a danger to Odysseus and his goal to return to Ithaka?

Question 9

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What modern day obstacle or challenge, in your opinion, bears the most resemblance to Odysseus and his encouter with the lotus flower?

Question 4

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Draw the scene in lines 20 - 26, using at least 3 colors and at least three images. (i.e. a ship is an image)

Question 6

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Line 29 can be labeled as ...

oxymoron

personification

onomatopeioa 

dialogue