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What is one reason for using graphic organizers?
What is one reason for using graphic organizers?
Hades is considered one of the twelve Olympian gods.
Hades is considered one of the twelve Olympian gods.
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Name one type of graphic organizer that shows relationships.
Name one type of graphic organizer that shows relationships.
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The children of Cronus and Rhea, who were considered the core Olympians, include Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, and ______.
The children of Cronus and Rhea, who were considered the core Olympians, include Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, and ______.
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Match the following graphic organizers with their purposes:
Match the following graphic organizers with their purposes:
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Which literary device uses exaggeration to describe something impossible?
Which literary device uses exaggeration to describe something impossible?
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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the sounds they describe.
Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the sounds they describe.
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Who is the Supreme Ruler of the Gods in ancient Greek mythology?
Who is the Supreme Ruler of the Gods in ancient Greek mythology?
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Aphrodite is the goddess of war.
Aphrodite is the goddess of war.
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What are the five W.H. questions that help in narrative writing?
What are the five W.H. questions that help in narrative writing?
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The literary device where a fire station burns down is an example of ______.
The literary device where a fire station burns down is an example of ______.
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What weapon does Poseidon wield?
What weapon does Poseidon wield?
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Match the types of imagery with their descriptions:
Match the types of imagery with their descriptions:
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Hades is the god of the ______ and wealth.
Hades is the god of the ______ and wealth.
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Match the Greek Gods with their roles:
Match the Greek Gods with their roles:
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What is the purpose of using sensory imagery in narrative writing?
What is the purpose of using sensory imagery in narrative writing?
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Dialogue can be used to create a strong beginning in a story.
Dialogue can be used to create a strong beginning in a story.
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Which god is known for being the messenger of the gods?
Which god is known for being the messenger of the gods?
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Hera is Zeus's sister and also his wife.
Hera is Zeus's sister and also his wife.
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What is the main purpose of a strong beginning in a narrative?
What is the main purpose of a strong beginning in a narrative?
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Who is the wife of Hades?
Who is the wife of Hades?
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Which term describes the belief in many gods?
Which term describes the belief in many gods?
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The concept of anthropomorphism involves giving non-human entities human characteristics.
The concept of anthropomorphism involves giving non-human entities human characteristics.
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What is the virtue that involves sound judgment in practical affairs?
What is the virtue that involves sound judgment in practical affairs?
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The Greeks were the first civilization to create gods in their own __________.
The Greeks were the first civilization to create gods in their own __________.
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Match the following Greek virtues with their descriptions:
Match the following Greek virtues with their descriptions:
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What is the primary meaning of 'Demos' in the context of democracy?
What is the primary meaning of 'Demos' in the context of democracy?
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Girls in Athens were allowed to attend school and participate in sports.
Girls in Athens were allowed to attend school and participate in sports.
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Who was the philosopher that taught using the method of questioning known as the Socratic method?
Who was the philosopher that taught using the method of questioning known as the Socratic method?
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The two epic poems composed by Homer about the Trojan War are the _______ and the _______.
The two epic poems composed by Homer about the Trojan War are the _______ and the _______.
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Match the following philosophers with their contributions:
Match the following philosophers with their contributions:
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Which famous building did Pericles have constructed in Athens?
Which famous building did Pericles have constructed in Athens?
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Alexander the Great's conquests included parts of Europe.
Alexander the Great's conquests included parts of Europe.
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What legacy did Alexander the Great leave behind?
What legacy did Alexander the Great leave behind?
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What is the leader of the Satyrs known as?
What is the leader of the Satyrs known as?
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Sparta was the first city-state to establish a form of democracy.
Sparta was the first city-state to establish a form of democracy.
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What classes of people existed in Sparta?
What classes of people existed in Sparta?
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The Sirens are creatures that combined the appearance of a woman and a _____?
The Sirens are creatures that combined the appearance of a woman and a _____?
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Match the following Greek city-states with their descriptions:
Match the following Greek city-states with their descriptions:
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Which of the following statements is true about the Satyrs?
Which of the following statements is true about the Satyrs?
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Women in Sparta were allowed to own land and businesses.
Women in Sparta were allowed to own land and businesses.
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What geographical feature caused the Greeks to develop city-states?
What geographical feature caused the Greeks to develop city-states?
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Study Notes
Narrative Writing
- A story recounts events using specific elements
- Settings/Atmosphere
- Where and when the story takes place
- Creates a visual scene for readers
- Sets the tone of the story
- Characters
- People, animals, or objects affected by actions
- Well-described characters make the story believable
- Plot
- Events unfold naturally
- Who, What, Where, When, Why, How give direction
- Story structure is framed
Basic Plot Structure
- Beginning
- Captures reader interest
- Sets the scene
- Introduces main characters
- Establishes conflict
- Middle
- Characters attempt to resolve conflict step-by-step
- Action progresses sequentially
- Climax - turning point, how to resolve
- End
- Conflict resolution
- Theme or main idea
Plot Diagram (Freytag's Diagram)
- Framework for analyzing narratives, created by Gustav Freytag
- Seven-part structure expanding from the classic five
- Encompasses a more detailed breakdown for understanding story progression
- Exposition/Background
- Introduces characters, setting, initial situation
- Inciting Incident
- Starts the main conflict or problem to push story into action
- Rising Action
- Builds tension and develops conflict as protagonist faces challenges
- Climax
- Peak tension; protagonist makes a critical decision or faces a challenge
- Falling Action
- Events wind down after the climax; explores consequences
- Resolution
- Conflicts resolve, remaining issues settle
- Denouement
- Story's conclusion
- Addresses final details or provides closure
Style and Conflict
- Style involves figurative language, imagery, strong sentences, and dialogue
- Each author has a unique style
- Conflict
- A problem that must be overcome or resolved
- Types of Conflict
- Person vs. self
- Person vs. person
- Person vs. society
- Person vs. machine/technology
- Person vs. nature
Theme
- A message revealed in the story
- Can be directly stated (example, fable moral)
- Or indirectly implied
- Can have multiple themes
Point of View
- First Person: narrator uses "I"
- Effective for personal accounts
- Third Person Limited: narrator observes from outside characters
- Reader infers feelings through characters' actions and words
- Third Person Omniscient: narrator knows thoughts and feelings of all characters
Figurative Language
- Simile: compares two things using "like" or "as"
- Metaphor: directly compares two things without "like" or "as"
- Personification: giving human qualities to non-human things
- Hyperbole: extreme exaggeration
- Alliteration: repetition of consonant sounds
- Onomatopoeia: words that imitate sounds
Literary Devices
- Irony: contrast between expectations and reality
- Often surprising or humorous
- Apostrophe: addressing something or someone not present
Sensory Imagery
- Using the senses to create a vivid experience for the reader
- Helps the reader picture and feel the story
- Types of Imagery:
- Auditory (hearing)
- Tactile (touch)
- Visual (sight)
- Gustatory (taste)
- Olfactory (smell)
W.H. Questions
- Essential for a story's beginning information
- Used to understand a story's basic elements
- Who, Where, When, What, Why, How
Paragraph Structure
- Break up a story into paragraphs clearly
- By time, place, speaker changes, or dramatic effect
Grammatical Conventions
- Proper capitalization for sentences and proper nouns
- Punctuation
- End marks (period, question mark, exclamation point)
- Commas for joining sentences and addressing people
- Sentence structure variety
- Long and short sentences
- Diverse sentence beginnings
Show, Don't Tell
- Method to avoid general descriptions by creating vivid images in the reader's mind.
Graphic Organizers
- Useful aids for organizing and comprehending information
- Simplify complex ideas
- Illustrate relationships between ideas
Greek Mythology & Geography
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Olympians
- 12 Gods ruling after Titans. (Hades is frequently excluded)
- Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Ares, Athena, Apollo, Aphrodite, Hermes, Artemis, Demeter
- Roles based on Greek gods, mythology
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Locations
- Mount Olympus: home of the gods, invitation needed to visit
- Earth: humans lived and interacted with gods.
- Ocean/Rivers Styx: ruled by Poseidon, significant for underworld travel
- Underworld (Tartarus/Asphodel/Elysium): Three places, ruled by Hades
- Other locations
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Monsters and Creatures
- Minotaur
- Pegasus
- Centaurs
- Gorgon Medusa
- Hydra
- Cyclops
- Cerberus
- Satyrs
- Sirens
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Greek City-States
- Sparta: Powerful military state, focused on warriors, three classes
- Athens: First democracy, educated citizens, political system
- Educational and Governmental distinctions
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Philosophers of Ancient Greece
- Socrates: philosopher, developed the socratic method. (questioning method)
- Plato: Socrates' student, founder of The Academy, contributed to various arts/areas of knowledge
- Aristotle: student of Plato, wrote about science, art, law, poetry, and government.
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Homer
- Greatest Greek storyteller
- Composed The Iliad and the Odyssey (epic poems.)
- Explored heroic deeds during the Trojan War
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Important Words Describing Greeks
- Anthropo
- Poly
- Oral Tradition
- Utilitarian
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Greek Cardinal Virtues
- Prudence: sound judgment
- Justice: fairness. Moderation between self and others.
- Temperance: self-control
Courage/Fortitude: endurance to confront fears
- Greek Literature Qualities
- Essentials of Greek Art and Literature
- Unique Characteristics of the Greeks
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This quiz explores the essential elements of narrative writing including settings, characters, and plot structure. Learn how to effectively capture readers' interest while developing your story using Freytag's diagram as a framework. Ideal for aspiring writers looking to enhance their storytelling skills.
