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THE EPIC what a journey
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EPIC POETRY Long, narrative poem dealing with great heroes and adventure Can you name some examples of stories about a journey?
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EPIC HERO Main character in an epic Qualities:
-courageous force for good -always on a quest -must overcome great odds -values honor, loyalty, and bravery EXAMPLES:___________________________
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EPIC JOURNEY Stage 1- separation or departure
Stage 2- trials and victories Stage 3- return and reintegration into society
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THE GREEK EPIC Gods and goddesses have human-like emotions; they take sides and play favorites. Often these disguise themselves as people. What Gods and Goddesses can you name? With which human emotions are they associated?
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The Odyssey - Characters
Odysseus Protagonist Epic hero Tragic flaw = pride Family: married to Penelope, one son named Telemachus, and a faithful dog named Argos Fame: War hero known for his cunning during the Trojan War (from which he has not returned) Ally: Athena Enemy: Poseidon
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The Odyssey: Characters
Good Guys (those who aid Odysseus) Penelope Telemachus Most of his crew Athena Hermes
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The Odyssey: Characters
Bad Guys (those who oppose Odysseus) Polyphemus (the Cyclops), who is also the son of Poseidon Scylla and Charybdis: scary monsters The suitors: dudes trying to steal Odysseus’s wife
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The Odyssey Vocabulary
Candor - noun DEF: the state of being frank, open, and sincere in speech or expression SYN: honesty, sincerity, forthright 1. Sarah appreciated John’s ____________; he always told her the truth. 2. Andy was not known for his __________. He often largely exaggerated his stories to impress a crowd.
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DEF: to damage or work havoc upon
Ravage- verb DEF: to damage or work havoc upon SYN: devastate destroy ruin Other animals that ravage prey are… 1. The football team pounced on and ___________ the pizza at the team’s end of the year banquet. 2. She felt ____________ by the intense wind after walking home from school.
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DEF: in an offensive and hateful manner
Abominably- adverb DEF: in an offensive and hateful manner SYN: dreadfully horribly terribly The most abominable thing I’ve ever done is… 1. The disobedient student acted ___________ toward the teacher when she stormed out of class. 2. When John blew off Sarah for his friends Friday night, she told him he behaved __________ .
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Restitution- noun DEF: repayment made by giving the equal amount of what was lost or damaged SYN: compensation reimbursement refund I would expect restitution if… Countries might expect restitution from other countries if… My insurance company gave me ________________ for all the items I lost when my home burned down. 2. Sarah expected restitution from John after he broke their date; she had bought supplies to make dinner and a new outfit.
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DEF: causing fear, apprehension, or dread
Formidable- adj DEF: causing fear, apprehension, or dread SYN: frightening intimidating imposing Think of your favorite sports team. Who is their most formidable competition and why? 1. Odysseus recognized The Cyclops as a ____________ opponent because of his strength and size. 2. When Sarah was angry, she was ______________; although she was a tiny girl, her glare had John cowering.
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DEF: to be of use or value to
Avail- verb DEF: to be of use or value to SYN: Benefit assist profit ____________ avails me when I am studying for a test. 1. His strength did not _________ against the monster’s attack. 2. John’s charm ______________ him in getting back into Sarah’s good graces.
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Lavish- adj and verb DEF: Sumptuously rich and elaborate.
To give or use in great amounts SYN: plentiful generous extravagant The most lavish gift I have ever received is… Uncle Bob is my favorite relative because he gives ___________ presents for every occasion. 2. John’s _____________ spending on Sarah is causing him to need a summer job.
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DEF: to decorate or add beauty to
Adorn- verb DEF: to decorate or add beauty to SYN: decorate embellish beautify I like to adorn my bedroom with… My favorite personal adornment is … The pale pink flowers _____________ the deck in the summer. 2. For prom, Sarah chose an ice-blue dress __________ with crystals and sequins.
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