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Who is the author of The Odyssey?
Who is the author of The Odyssey?
Odysseus tells his story to Alcinous.
Odysseus tells his story to Alcinous.
True
What is the name of the cyclops Odysseus encounters?
What is the name of the cyclops Odysseus encounters?
Polyphemus
Odysseus and his men fought in the Trojan War for ___ years.
Odysseus and his men fought in the Trojan War for ___ years.
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Match the following characters with their descriptions:
Match the following characters with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of an epic hero?
Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of an epic hero?
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The Achaeans refer to Odysseus's men.
The Achaeans refer to Odysseus's men.
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How did Elpenor meet his demise?
How did Elpenor meet his demise?
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What major event occurs before Odysseus tells his story in the Odyssey?
What major event occurs before Odysseus tells his story in the Odyssey?
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Odysseus is the epic hero of The Odyssey.
Odysseus is the epic hero of The Odyssey.
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Who warns the cyclops Polyphemus about Odysseus?
Who warns the cyclops Polyphemus about Odysseus?
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Odysseus and his men encounter the ___ , who eat the lotus and lose hope of returning home.
Odysseus and his men encounter the ___ , who eat the lotus and lose hope of returning home.
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Match the following characters with their relationships:
Match the following characters with their relationships:
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How many men accompany Odysseus when he visits the cyclops?
How many men accompany Odysseus when he visits the cyclops?
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Odysseus chooses to kill the cyclops while he sleeps.
Odysseus chooses to kill the cyclops while he sleeps.
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What is the outcome of Odysseus's encounter with Circe?
What is the outcome of Odysseus's encounter with Circe?
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What happens to Odysseus's men when they encounter Circe?
What happens to Odysseus's men when they encounter Circe?
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Odysseus's encounter with the cyclops is characterized by his choice to kill the cyclops while he is sleeping.
Odysseus's encounter with the cyclops is characterized by his choice to kill the cyclops while he is sleeping.
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What does Odysseus give to the cyclops as a form of deception?
What does Odysseus give to the cyclops as a form of deception?
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Odysseus encounters the land of the _____ after dealing with the cyclops.
Odysseus encounters the land of the _____ after dealing with the cyclops.
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Match the following characters with their connections:
Match the following characters with their connections:
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What is the relationship between Polyphemus and Poseidon?
What is the relationship between Polyphemus and Poseidon?
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How many men does Odysseus send out to explore the island of the Lotus-Eaters?
How many men does Odysseus send out to explore the island of the Lotus-Eaters?
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The Achaeans refer to the Trojans in The Odyssey.
The Achaeans refer to the Trojans in The Odyssey.
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What reason did Odysseus have for not killing the cyclops while he was sleeping?
What reason did Odysseus have for not killing the cyclops while he was sleeping?
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Odysseus recognizes Circe as one of the three spirits in the Land of the Dead.
Odysseus recognizes Circe as one of the three spirits in the Land of the Dead.
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How did the men manage to escape from the cave of the cyclops?
How did the men manage to escape from the cave of the cyclops?
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The cyclops asked ______ to curse Odysseus.
The cyclops asked ______ to curse Odysseus.
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What did Odysseus bring with him when he went to explore the cave of the cyclops?
What did Odysseus bring with him when he went to explore the cave of the cyclops?
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Match the following characters with their roles:
Match the following characters with their roles:
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The Achaeans are the enemies of Odysseus.
The Achaeans are the enemies of Odysseus.
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How many years did Odysseus spend wandering after leaving Troy?
How many years did Odysseus spend wandering after leaving Troy?
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What is the primary reason Odysseus does not kill the cyclops while he is sleeping?
What is the primary reason Odysseus does not kill the cyclops while he is sleeping?
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Odysseus encounters the land of the Laestrygonians after leaving Troy.
Odysseus encounters the land of the Laestrygonians after leaving Troy.
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Who are the spirits that Odysseus recognizes in the land of the dead?
Who are the spirits that Odysseus recognizes in the land of the dead?
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The cyclops Polyphemus is the ______ of Poseidon.
The cyclops Polyphemus is the ______ of Poseidon.
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Match the following events to their outcomes:
Match the following events to their outcomes:
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How many years does Odysseus spend fighting in the Trojan War?
How many years does Odysseus spend fighting in the Trojan War?
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Odysseus is known for his bravery and strength as an epic hero.
Odysseus is known for his bravery and strength as an epic hero.
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What item does Odysseus bring to the cyclops to aid in his deception?
What item does Odysseus bring to the cyclops to aid in his deception?
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What gift does Aeolus provide to Odysseus that causes a setback in his journey?
What gift does Aeolus provide to Odysseus that causes a setback in his journey?
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Odysseus's men ate the lotus and thus lost hope of returning home.
Odysseus's men ate the lotus and thus lost hope of returning home.
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Name one of the three spirits Odysseus recognizes in the Land of the Dead.
Name one of the three spirits Odysseus recognizes in the Land of the Dead.
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Odysseus needs the cyclops to open the stone door because he _____ the cyclops while he is sleeping.
Odysseus needs the cyclops to open the stone door because he _____ the cyclops while he is sleeping.
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Match the following characters with their roles in The Odyssey:
Match the following characters with their roles in The Odyssey:
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How does Odysseus escape from the cave of the cyclops?
How does Odysseus escape from the cave of the cyclops?
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Odysseus sends seven men to search the island of the Lotus-Eaters.
Odysseus sends seven men to search the island of the Lotus-Eaters.
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What is the significance of the number of years Odysseus spent in the Trojan War?
What is the significance of the number of years Odysseus spent in the Trojan War?
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What is Ralph's primary priority on the island?
What is Ralph's primary priority on the island?
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Piggy is known for being authoritative and assertive.
Piggy is known for being authoritative and assertive.
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How does Simon die?
How does Simon die?
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The conch shell symbolizes ______ in the novel.
The conch shell symbolizes ______ in the novel.
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Match each character with their primary traits:
Match each character with their primary traits:
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What do the choir boys become responsible for on the island?
What do the choir boys become responsible for on the island?
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Roger pushes Piggy off the cliff with a stone.
Roger pushes Piggy off the cliff with a stone.
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Who saves Ralph at the end of the story?
Who saves Ralph at the end of the story?
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Jack is portrayed as a leader who the other boys follow out of respect and admiration.
Jack is portrayed as a leader who the other boys follow out of respect and admiration.
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Who dies as a result of Roger pushing him off a cliff?
Who dies as a result of Roger pushing him off a cliff?
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The boys believe they are being hunted by a mysterious entity called the __________.
The boys believe they are being hunted by a mysterious entity called the __________.
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Match the characters with their priorities:
Match the characters with their priorities:
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What does Ralph use to gather the boys together for the first time?
What does Ralph use to gather the boys together for the first time?
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The dead pig's head on a stick is referred to as the Lord of the Flies.
The dead pig's head on a stick is referred to as the Lord of the Flies.
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Who is the naval officer that eventually rescues Ralph?
Who is the naval officer that eventually rescues Ralph?
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What is Ralph's primary focus for rescue on the island?
What is Ralph's primary focus for rescue on the island?
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Jack is known for being a positive and confident leader.
Jack is known for being a positive and confident leader.
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What causes Piggy's death?
What causes Piggy's death?
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Jack's tribe steals Piggy's _____ to make fire.
Jack's tribe steals Piggy's _____ to make fire.
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Who do the twins mistakenly think they see while guarding the fire?
Who do the twins mistakenly think they see while guarding the fire?
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The conch shell represents chaos and disorder in the story.
The conch shell represents chaos and disorder in the story.
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What is the significance of the 'Lord of the Flies' in the story?
What is the significance of the 'Lord of the Flies' in the story?
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Jack is a positive leader who is followed out of respect.
Jack is a positive leader who is followed out of respect.
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Who is the character that dies after being mistaken for the beast?
Who is the character that dies after being mistaken for the beast?
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The conch represents ______ in the novel.
The conch represents ______ in the novel.
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Match the characters to their descriptions:
Match the characters to their descriptions:
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What do the twins believe they see while guarding the fire?
What do the twins believe they see while guarding the fire?
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Piggy's glasses symbolize hope for rescue.
Piggy's glasses symbolize hope for rescue.
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What happens to Piggy at Castle Rock?
What happens to Piggy at Castle Rock?
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What is Piggy's main priority for order on the island?
What is Piggy's main priority for order on the island?
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Ralph's plan for rescue is primarily focused on hunting.
Ralph's plan for rescue is primarily focused on hunting.
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Who is considered the real 'Lord of the Flies'?
Who is considered the real 'Lord of the Flies'?
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Jack places the dead pig's head on a stick as a peace offering to the _____ .
Jack places the dead pig's head on a stick as a peace offering to the _____ .
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Match the characters with their representations:
Match the characters with their representations:
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How do the boys initially come to be on the island?
How do the boys initially come to be on the island?
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Roger is the character responsible for Piggy's death.
Roger is the character responsible for Piggy's death.
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What do Jack's tribe steal from Piggy?
What do Jack's tribe steal from Piggy?
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What priority does Ralph focus on for rescue?
What priority does Ralph focus on for rescue?
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Piggy dies after falling off a cliff.
Piggy dies after falling off a cliff.
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Who puts the dead pig's head on a stick and why?
Who puts the dead pig's head on a stick and why?
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Ralph uses the ______ to gather the boys together for the first time.
Ralph uses the ______ to gather the boys together for the first time.
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What do the twins think they see while guarding the fire?
What do the twins think they see while guarding the fire?
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What does Ralph's father do for a living?
What does Ralph's father do for a living?
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The Beast represents the boys' fear of the unknown.
The Beast represents the boys' fear of the unknown.
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What is Ralph’s main priority while on the island?
What is Ralph’s main priority while on the island?
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Jack is primarily driven by his desire to maintain order and leadership.
Jack is primarily driven by his desire to maintain order and leadership.
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Who dies at Castle Rock, and how do they die?
Who dies at Castle Rock, and how do they die?
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The symbol of the conch represents __________.
The symbol of the conch represents __________.
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What do Ralph and Piggy initially see as a solution for gathering the boys on the island?
What do Ralph and Piggy initially see as a solution for gathering the boys on the island?
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Match the characters with their key traits:
Match the characters with their key traits:
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The boys believe they see 'The Beast,' which turns out to be a __________ stuck in a tree.
The boys believe they see 'The Beast,' which turns out to be a __________ stuck in a tree.
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Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?
Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?
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Personification is used to give human traits to non-human entities.
Personification is used to give human traits to non-human entities.
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What figure of speech is used in the phrase 'Her laughter was like music'?
What figure of speech is used in the phrase 'Her laughter was like music'?
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Match the following literary devices with their examples:
Match the following literary devices with their examples:
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Which of the following sentences is an example of hyperbole?
Which of the following sentences is an example of hyperbole?
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A metaphor compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.
A metaphor compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.
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What literary device is represented in the sentence, 'The clock’s hands danced their way around the face of time'?
What literary device is represented in the sentence, 'The clock’s hands danced their way around the face of time'?
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Which of the following demonstrates personification?
Which of the following demonstrates personification?
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A simile compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.
A simile compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.
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What figure of speech is demonstrated by the statement 'Time is a thief that steals our moments without a sound'?
What figure of speech is demonstrated by the statement 'Time is a thief that steals our moments without a sound'?
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The phrase 'He ran faster than a _______ chasing its prey' uses what type of figurative language?
The phrase 'He ran faster than a _______ chasing its prey' uses what type of figurative language?
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Match the following examples with their corresponding figurative language type:
Match the following examples with their corresponding figurative language type:
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The phrase 'Time is a thief' is an example of personification.
The phrase 'Time is a thief' is an example of personification.
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What type of figurative language is used in the statement 'Her laughter was like music'?
What type of figurative language is used in the statement 'Her laughter was like music'?
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The old house _____ with every gust of wind.
The old house _____ with every gust of wind.
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Match the following figurative language to their examples:
Match the following figurative language to their examples:
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Which of the following is an example of personification?
Which of the following is an example of personification?
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A metaphor is a comparison using 'like' or 'as'.
A metaphor is a comparison using 'like' or 'as'.
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What literary device is used in the statement, 'I’ve told you a million times to clean your room!'?
What literary device is used in the statement, 'I’ve told you a million times to clean your room!'?
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The __________ was a zoo during free period.
The __________ was a zoo during free period.
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Personification attributes human qualities to animals only.
Personification attributes human qualities to animals only.
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What does the metaphor 'Time is a thief' suggest?
What does the metaphor 'Time is a thief' suggest?
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The ice cream melted in the sun like ______ on a hot skillet.
The ice cream melted in the sun like ______ on a hot skillet.
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What literary device is illustrated by the phrase 'Time is a thief that steals our moments without a sound'?
What literary device is illustrated by the phrase 'Time is a thief that steals our moments without a sound'?
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The statement 'The old house groaned and creaked with every gust of wind' is an example of personification.
The statement 'The old house groaned and creaked with every gust of wind' is an example of personification.
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Provide an example of hyperbole from the content provided.
Provide an example of hyperbole from the content provided.
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Match the literary devices with their examples:
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Which figure of speech compares two things using 'like' or 'as'?
Which figure of speech compares two things using 'like' or 'as'?
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Personification involves giving human qualities to non-human entities.
Personification involves giving human qualities to non-human entities.
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Provide an example of hyperbole.
Provide an example of hyperbole.
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Match the following figures of speech with their examples:
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What figure of speech is exemplified by the phrase 'Time is a thief that steals our moments without a sound'?
What figure of speech is exemplified by the phrase 'Time is a thief that steals our moments without a sound'?
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The statement 'Her laughter was like music, filling the room with joy' is an example of hyperbole.
The statement 'Her laughter was like music, filling the room with joy' is an example of hyperbole.
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What does the phrase 'the clock’s hands danced their way around the face of time' illustrate?
What does the phrase 'the clock’s hands danced their way around the face of time' illustrate?
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The expression 'I’ve told you a _____ times to clean your room!' uses hyperbole.
The expression 'I’ve told you a _____ times to clean your room!' uses hyperbole.
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What does the black spot on the slip of paper symbolize in 'The Lottery'?
What does the black spot on the slip of paper symbolize in 'The Lottery'?
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Mrs. Hutchinson was the first person to draw from the lottery box.
Mrs. Hutchinson was the first person to draw from the lottery box.
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Who was the head of the family that won the lottery?
Who was the head of the family that won the lottery?
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The villagers rushed to gather ____ after Mrs. Hutchinson was singled out.
The villagers rushed to gather ____ after Mrs. Hutchinson was singled out.
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Match the following characters with their roles in 'The Lottery':
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Mrs. Hutchinson was the first to draw a slip of paper from the lottery box.
Mrs. Hutchinson was the first to draw a slip of paper from the lottery box.
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Who is the head of the family that 'wins' the lottery?
Who is the head of the family that 'wins' the lottery?
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At the end of the story, Mrs. Hutchinson screamed, 'It isn’t fair, it isn’t ___!'
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Match the following characters with their actions in 'The Lottery':
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What time do the villagers gather for the lottery?
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The winner of the lottery receives a prize that is typically considered positive.
The winner of the lottery receives a prize that is typically considered positive.
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The black spot on the slip of paper symbolizes _____ in 'The Lottery.'
The black spot on the slip of paper symbolizes _____ in 'The Lottery.'
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Mrs. Hutchinson is the first family member to draw from the lottery box.
Mrs. Hutchinson is the first family member to draw from the lottery box.
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The gathering starts at ____ a.m. to ensure everyone is home for their noon dinner.
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Match the following elements with their meanings in 'The Lottery':
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What item replaced chips of wood in the lottery as the village population grew?
What item replaced chips of wood in the lottery as the village population grew?
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Mrs. Hutchinson was the first to draw a slip of paper in the lottery.
Mrs. Hutchinson was the first to draw a slip of paper in the lottery.
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The black spot on the slip of paper symbolizes __________.
The black spot on the slip of paper symbolizes __________.
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What symbolizes death in 'The Lottery'?
What symbolizes death in 'The Lottery'?
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Bill Hutchinson was the family member primarily responsible for drawing the slip of paper.
Bill Hutchinson was the family member primarily responsible for drawing the slip of paper.
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Who was late to the gathering in 'The Lottery'?
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Who is responsible for drawing the slip of paper in a family according to tradition?
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The story 'The Lottery' ends with Mrs. Hutchinson cheering about the outcome.
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The head of the family that wins the lottery is _____ Hutchinson.
The head of the family that wins the lottery is _____ Hutchinson.
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What is the ironic significance of the title 'The Lottery'?
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Who was killed at the end of 'The Lottery'?
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Study Notes
The Odyssey Exam Study Guide - The Basics
- Author: Homer
- Time Period: 750-650 BC
- Genre: Historical Fiction, Epic Poem
- Point of View: Third Person Omniscient
- Storyteller: Odysseus
- Audience: Alcinous
- Time Elapsed: 10 years after leaving Troy
- Protagonist: Odysseus
- Antagonist: Poseidon
Epic Hero Characteristics
- Bravery
- Strength
- Nobility
- Leadership
- Fame
- Fighter
The Trojan War
- Duration: 10 years
- Odysseus's Role: Leading the Achaeans
Sailing from Troy
- Achaeans: Odysseus's men
- Attacked: The Cicones Army
The Lotus-Eaters
- Expedition Size: 3 men (2 runners, 1 messenger)
- Outcome: Lost hope of returning home, consumed by lotus
- Reason: Eaten the lotus, blinded by temptation
- Additional detail: They were tempted and lost their desire to return home.
The Cyclops
- Companions: 12 men plus Odysseus
- Provisions: Wine
- Encounter: Polyphemus (a cyclops)
- Escape: Blinding Polyphemus and hiding with livestock, hid amongst the livestock.
- Warning (additional): Telemus warned them of the Cyclops.
- Telemus: A seer who warned the Cyclops.
- Curse: Poseidon being angered by Polyphemus being blinded.
- Relationship (additional): Polyphemus is Poseidon's son
- Lies Told: Odysseus lied about his name (saying it was nobody) and location of his ship.
Land of the Dead
- Appearances: Elpenor (fell off Circe's roof), Anticlea (Odysseus's mother), Tiresias (Prophet)
The Sirens
- Warnings: Beeswax in ears; tied to the mast
- Protection: Tied to the mast, put beeswax in their ears to protect them.
Scylla and Charybdis
- Scylla: 6-headed sea monster (hydra)
- Charybdis: Giant whirlpool
Cattle of the Sun God
- Tempted by: Starving to death
- Whose cattle?: Belonging to Helios (Sun God)
- Culprits: Eurylochus planned the slaughter, Odysseus blamed himself.
- Outcome: All but Odysseus's ship lost due to Zeus's lightning strike.
- Reason for Slaughter: Eurylochus argued death by starvation in the sea was preferable to death from battle.
- Loss of Rest of Men: Struck down by lightning.
- Additional Detail: The men were tempted to eat the cattle, despite being warned not to.
- Additional Detail: Odysseus's men were warned by Helios that eating the cattle would anger the gods.
- Additional Detail: They were blinded by temptation to eat the cattle.
- Additional Detail: They were warned that feasting on the cattle was a dangerous action that would anger Helios.
Land of the Laestrygonians
- Details: Cannibals
Circe
- Action: Turned Odysseus's men into pigs, she transformed some of his men into pigs.
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Prepare for your examination on Homer's epic poem, 'The Odyssey.' This study guide covers key concepts including character analysis, major events like the Trojan War, and the characteristics of an epic hero. Dive deep into the themes and lessons from Odysseus's journey and enhance your understanding of this classic work.