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Which key details should be included in a paraphrase of this passage: 'Six benches were left empty in every ship that evening when we pulled away from death'? (Select all that apply)
Which key details should be included in a paraphrase of this passage: 'Six benches were left empty in every ship that evening when we pulled away from death'? (Select all that apply)
- Odysseus was the only man left.
- Many of Odysseus's men did not escape with their lives. (correct)
- The men were greatly saddened by the loss of their friends. (correct)
- The ship was empty when they left.
What key detail should be added to strengthen the student's paraphrasing of the excerpt: 'My home is on the peaked sea-mark of Ithaca'?
What key detail should be added to strengthen the student's paraphrasing of the excerpt: 'My home is on the peaked sea-mark of Ithaca'?
Odysseus holds his home very close to his heart.
What can be learned about the ancient Greeks from the excerpt: 'He saw the townlands and learned the minds of many distant men'? (Select all that apply)
What can be learned about the ancient Greeks from the excerpt: 'He saw the townlands and learned the minds of many distant men'? (Select all that apply)
- They were uneducated about distant lands.
- They preferred solitude and isolation.
- They valued perseverance, bravery, and strength. (correct)
- They believed the gods were active in people's lives. (correct)
Which elements are best known for helping performers memorize an epic poem?
Which elements are best known for helping performers memorize an epic poem?
Which excerpt from The Odyssey best shows that the ancient Greeks greatly valued the idea of home?
Which excerpt from The Odyssey best shows that the ancient Greeks greatly valued the idea of home?
Based on this passage of The Odyssey, one can conclude that the ancient Greeks greatly valued______?
Based on this passage of The Odyssey, one can conclude that the ancient Greeks greatly valued______?
Which is the most effective paraphrase of this excerpt: 'Plunder we took, and we enslaved the women'?
Which is the most effective paraphrase of this excerpt: 'Plunder we took, and we enslaved the women'?
What stage of the hero's journey is represented in the passage: 'This was an army, trained to fight on horseback or, where the ground required, on foot.'?
What stage of the hero's journey is represented in the passage: 'This was an army, trained to fight on horseback or, where the ground required, on foot.'?
Which is the best paraphrase of this excerpt: 'I am Laertes' son, Odysseus. Men hold me formidable for guile in peace and war.'?
Which is the best paraphrase of this excerpt: 'I am Laertes' son, Odysseus. Men hold me formidable for guile in peace and war.'?
What central idea should be included in a paraphrase of the excerpt: 'Out to sea again!' My men were mutinous, fools, on stores of wine.
What central idea should be included in a paraphrase of the excerpt: 'Out to sea again!' My men were mutinous, fools, on stores of wine.
Which key details should be included in a paraphrase of the passage: 'Now Zeus the lord of cloud roused in the north a storm against the ships, and driving veils'? (Select all that apply)
Which key details should be included in a paraphrase of the passage: 'Now Zeus the lord of cloud roused in the north a storm against the ships, and driving veils'? (Select all that apply)
What epic poetry elements does the excerpt best highlight: 'He saw the townlands and learned the minds of many distant men, and weathered many bitter nights and days in his deep heart at sea...'?
What epic poetry elements does the excerpt best highlight: 'He saw the townlands and learned the minds of many distant men, and weathered many bitter nights and days in his deep heart at sea...'?
What does the excerpt: 'I shall not see on earth a place more dear, though I have been detained long by Calypso' most suggest about the values of the ancient Greeks?
What does the excerpt: 'I shall not see on earth a place more dear, though I have been detained long by Calypso' most suggest about the values of the ancient Greeks?
What characteristics of Odysseus, the story's epic hero, are most shown in the excerpt: 'I shall not see on earth a place more dear'?
What characteristics of Odysseus, the story's epic hero, are most shown in the excerpt: 'I shall not see on earth a place more dear'?
Which is the most effective paraphrase of the excerpt: 'He saw the townlands and learned the minds of many distant men'?
Which is the most effective paraphrase of the excerpt: 'He saw the townlands and learned the minds of many distant men'?
Which event from The Odyssey best highlights the idea that the ancient Greeks greatly disliked greediness?
Which event from The Odyssey best highlights the idea that the ancient Greeks greatly disliked greediness?
What values of the ancient Greeks are most emphasized in the excerpt: 'My men stood up and made a fight of it—backed on the ships, with lances kept in play'?
What values of the ancient Greeks are most emphasized in the excerpt: 'My men stood up and made a fight of it—backed on the ships, with lances kept in play'?
Which central idea should be included in a paraphrase of the excerpt: 'Then I sent out two picked men and a runner to learn what race of men that land sustained'?
Which central idea should be included in a paraphrase of the excerpt: 'Then I sent out two picked men and a runner to learn what race of men that land sustained'?
What does Odysseus do on the island of Cicones that best shows the trait of leadership?
What does Odysseus do on the island of Cicones that best shows the trait of leadership?
The Odyssey - Elpenor is an epic poem because it features a(n)
The Odyssey - Elpenor is an epic poem because it features a(n)
In The Odyssey - Elpenor, the rituals that Odysseus performs on the island show that the ancient Greeks respected and honored
In The Odyssey - Elpenor, the rituals that Odysseus performs on the island show that the ancient Greeks respected and honored
Which is the best paraphrase of the passage: 'By night our ship ran onward toward the Ocean's bourne, the realm and region of the Men of Winter'?
Which is the best paraphrase of the passage: 'By night our ship ran onward toward the Ocean's bourne, the realm and region of the Men of Winter'?
Although I was sad to see my mother's dead ghost, I didn't speak with her because I needed to talk to a different ghost. Which excerpt from The Odyssey - Teiresais is this paraphrasing?
Although I was sad to see my mother's dead ghost, I didn't speak with her because I needed to talk to a different ghost. Which excerpt from The Odyssey - Teiresais is this paraphrasing?
Flashcards
Odysseus's loss
Odysseus's loss
The death of Odysseus's men is represented by empty ship benches, symbolizing sorrow and human mortality.
Ithaca's value
Ithaca's value
Odysseus's homeland is portrayed as a cherished place, showcasing his deep emotional connection to it.
Greek values
Greek values
Ancient Greeks valued perseverance, bravery, strength, and believed gods actively influenced lives.
Epic poetry's structure
Epic poetry's structure
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Importance of home
Importance of home
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Bravery in Odyssey
Bravery in Odyssey
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Greed's consequence
Greed's consequence
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Odysseus's confidence
Odysseus's confidence
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Hero's Journey obstacles
Hero's Journey obstacles
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Odysseus's leadership
Odysseus's leadership
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Hero's crew unity
Hero's crew unity
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Ancient Greek Rituals
Ancient Greek Rituals
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Natural Environment in Odyssey
Natural Environment in Odyssey
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Effective Paraphrasing
Effective Paraphrasing
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Insights from excerpts
Insights from excerpts
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Hero's leadership and desire
Hero's leadership and desire
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Study Notes
The Odyssey: Key Themes and Insights
- The loss of Odysseus's men is symbolized by six empty benches on each ship, reflecting their sadness and the mortality of those who accompanied him.
- Ithaca, Odysseus's homeland, is depicted as a cherished place surrounded by nature, highlighting his deep emotional connection to it.
- Ancient Greeks valued qualities like perseverance, bravery, strength, and believed in the active role of gods in their lives.
- Rhyme, rhythm, and repetition are essential elements aiding the memorization of epic poetry.
- The importance of home is emphasized, as seen in exhortations to resist temptations that could derail one’s return journey.
Values and Characteristics
- Bravery is a significant value illustrated through various actions and events in Odysseus's journey.
- Greediness is portrayed negatively, as evident when Zeus punishes Odysseus and his men for their actions on Cicones.
- Odysseus is characterized by confidence and courage, demonstrated in his longing for home despite trials and temptations.
Hero's Journey Elements
- Trials and challenges faced by Odysseus are critical to his development as a hero, including storms sent by Zeus as consequences of choices made.
- Paraphrasing key excerpts reveals the multifaceted nature of Odysseus as a leader who balances personal desires with the needs of his crew.
Leadership and Decision-Making
- Odysseus shows leadership by quickly commanding his men to return to the ship after plundering, emphasizing his role in ensuring their safety.
- The trials faced by Odysseus and his crew serve to highlight their bravery and unity against adversities.
Cultural Practices and Beliefs
- Rituals performed by Odysseus reflect ancient Greek respect for the dead, indicating the significance of honoring ancestors in their culture.
- The natural environment and mythical elements are woven into the narrative, enriching the epic's thematic depth.
Paraphrasing and Interpretation
- Effective paraphrasing captures the essence of actions, emotions, and cultural values, enhancing understanding of Odysseus's character and the overarching narrative.
- Notable excerpts reveal insights into the trials of the hero and the lessons learned throughout the journey, including the joyous yet bittersweet connection to home.
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