PPT-The Odyssey Vocabulary 5

p rattle n idle or meaningless chatter babble vb to utter in simple or childish talk a rbitrary adj determined by chance whim or impulse and not by necessity reason or principle. “Why cover the same ground again? ... It goes against my grain to repeat a tale told once, and told so clearly.” . -Homer, The Odyssey. What is an allusion?. An . allusion is a . reference. . within a literary work. Vocabulary. The Odyssey . Book 1. Muse: . a daughter of Zeus, credited with divine inspiration. h. arried: . tormented, . harrassed. The Odyssey . Book 9. mustered: . assembled, gathered. stern: . . An Epic by Homer. Created by Erin Salona. . Homer, the Poet. Credited with writing the two most famous epics of all time: the . Illiad. and the . Odyssey. . . Stories passed down orally during the Homeric Age.. Vocabulary derived from one’s name. The Metamorphosis. . Examples. The Earl of Sandwich did not wish to be drawn away from a lively game of cards and asked a servant to bring him a serving of meat between 2 slices of bread.. By: Diana Cha & Ally Jewell . Background on Odyssey . Odyssey is queen Penelope's husband . Odyssey left for troy 20 years ago. He's doing all he can to get home. He’s arrogant . Faces many challenges . 1. Journey. 2. Coming home & . wife. 3.Respect . for the . Gods. 4. . . Revenge/ Vengeance. 5. Cunning & . Disguise. 6. Fidelity/. Honour. 7. . Hospitality . & . The Homeric code. 8.. Temptation. By Emily, Zach, Makayla, and Josh. Quiver. Definition: (Noun) a case for holding or carrying arrows. From “The Odyssey”: “Then back she went to face the crowded hall, tremendous bow in hand, and on her shoulder hung the . Journal. What makes a hero? Write down the names of two or three people, real or fictional, whom you consider heroic. Then take a few minutes to list character traits that you think a hero of any time and place should have. Revisit and add to your thoughts and notes as you read the . A long, narrative poem that deals with the trials and achievements of a great hero/heroes. What is an odyssey?. Answer: a voyage or journey. The Odyssey . is an epic poem about the journey of Odysseus. He leaves his home to fight in the Trojan War and is gone for 20 years.. Suitor- a man who courts a woman. .. The father was waiting a proper . suitor. for his daughter. Asunder- into parts or pieces. .. Hurricane Matthew ripped Florida . asunder.. Quell-suppress . or crush completely. Ancient Greece. During the Greek Dark Age, poets called bards traveled to different . poli. . . The bards told stories in the form of long poems called epics. People would often pay to hear the bards describe stories of the distant past. . Archetypes. (Gk. . arche. = first . typos. = mold) are . universal, instinctive patterns or images. . from ancient myths and stories . that are originals (prototypes) for all similar patterns and images. Why read The Odyssey?. Experience the oldest literary form. Study and analyze the genre of epic. Study and analyze other elements of literature (character, theme, etc.). Look for archetypes. Enjoy a fascinating adventure tale. Julie Lake, MPA, CTRS. Health and Wellness Coordinator. Senior Neighbors, Inc.. Life Long Cognitive Engagement:. The Research. 1999 AARP study showed that 90% of adults age 50 and older planned to continue learning as they age..