Tuesday, June 3, 2014

 

 

ENGLISH – 3rd trimester – Day 54

 

REVIEW ODYSSEY:

1.      A MAJOR theme of The Odyssey is obedience to the laws of the gods (without gods, man is nothing)…

a.       Write down an example from the story of a character either obeying or disobeying “the laws of the gods.” Explain what happened in a sentence or two.

2.      What is another word for “odyssey”?

3.      Homer begins The Odyssey with a prayer to the Muses. What is another name for this prayer? (see page 1037)

4.      Write down an example from The Odyssey that proves that Odysseus’ men are sometimes violent, mutinous, plundering warriors.

5.      What law did the suitors break that makes Odysseus so angry with them?

a.       See page 1094, lines 1254-1260

6.      What does Helios threaten to do after Odysseus’ men eat his cattle?

a.       See page 1074, lines 923-930.

7.      What is an epithet used in The Odyssey?

8.      Write a personal response to The Odyssey.

9.      Write a critique of The Odyssey.

REVIEWED answers to these 9 questions as well as yesterday’s 18 Romeo & Juliet questions.

 

REMEMBER: On exam day, you will need to turn in your English books.

Sign form to be considered for Advanced English 10 (optional)

 

Play “Romeo & Juliet Jeopardy” - http://www.superteachertools.com/jeopardy/usergames/Mar201212/game1332198539.php

 

Play “Odyssey Jeopardy” - https://www.superteachertools.net/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=1395419355

 

Watched Act 5 of new Romeo & Juliet video

 

ENGLISH homework:

 

Study for exam – Romeo & Juliet, The Odyssey see review sheet for details

 

You will need to turn in your English books

• Literature (purple)
• Writer’s Choice (green)