Part 4 of the Odyssey which statement best explains the metaphor in this excerpt

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There, as the whirlpool drank the tide, a billow tossed me,In this excerpt, Odysseus is compared to a?

bat.

take these cheeses, get them stowed, come back,throw open all the pens, What theme is supported by the excerpt?

It is wise to follow the counsel of trusted friends.

We cried aloud, lifting our hands to Zeus,powerless,Which statement best explains the simile in this excerpt?

The Cyclops is compared to a mast, or flagpole, because of his size.

And this new grief we bore with us to sea: our precious lives we had, but not our friends.What theme is best revealed by this conflict?

One must mourn before moving on.

Claire marveled at her little brother’s flawless dive. It looked effortless now,What is the conflict in the excerpt?

character versus self

Aa prodigious man… slept in this cave alone, and took his flocks to graze afield. What does the metaphor add to the passage? Check all that apply.

a comparison between the Cyclops and a large land form. a visual image of the Cyclops’ size

What theme is Homer presenting when Odysseus’s men forget about going home after eating the lotus in Part 1 of The Odyssey?

Pleasures make people neglect their long-term goals.

Sitting on the porch swing with her eyes closed and her headphones on.What is the conflict in the excerpt?

character versus character

My men were mutinous, fools, on stores of wine.What theme is supported by the excerpt?

Soldiers must be wary of their enemies.

I happened to glance aft at ship and oarsmen and caught sight of their arms and legs.Which statement best explains the simile in this excerpt?

Odysseus’s men are compared to caught fish, showing their helplessness.

Now Zeus the lord of cloud roused in the northWhat theme is best revealed by this conflict?

People must respect the wrath of the gods.

and on our starboard beam Charybdis, dire.Which statement best explains the simile in this excerpt?

The sea is compared to a boiling pot, emphasizing its churning.

we saw the funnel of the maelstrom, heardWhich statement best explains the metaphor in this excerpt?

The whirlpool is compared to a mouth, showing its menacing threat.

Darius was convinced that Kennedy High could improve its morning routine.What is the conflict in the excerpt?

character versus society

What theme is Homer presenting when Odysseus has his men tie him so that he will ignore the call of the Sirens in Part 3 of The Odyssey?

With strength and planning, one can resist temptation.

When making a prediction about reading, students should make a(n)_______about what is likely to happen next.

educated guess

Which excerpt from The Odyssey best demonstrates the importance of perseverance in Greek society?

“I learnedto keep my head in hardship—years of warand years at sea. Let this new trial come.”

Which is a step in making and checking predictions while reading?

connecting clues to background knowledge

“Stranger, you are no longer what you were just now!Your cloak is new;Which is a symbol in this excerpt?

the new cloak

Aa value is important to a society because it is

a human characteristic that is considered desirable.

“My friend, here is the beautiful place—who could mistake it?, Here is Odysseus’ hallThis excerpt is an example of which value important to ancient Greek society?

home

Then, throwing, his arms around this marvel of a fatherTelemachus began to weepThis excerpt is an example of which value important to ancient Greek society?

family ties

Treated as rubbish now, he lay at lastupon a mass of dung before the gates—What functions as a symbol in this excerpt?

Argus

So she described it, sitting in her chamber, among her maids—while her true lord was eating. , Then she called in the forester and said:Rachel makes the prediction that Penelope will discover the stranger’s true identity. Which detail best supports her prediction?

he may have heard/ rumors about Odysseus

Which excerpt from The Odyssey demonstrate the importance of hospitality in Greek society?

Here is a poor man come, a wanderer,driven by want to beg his bread, and everyonein hall gave bits, to cram his bag—onlyAntinous threw a stool, and banged his shoulder

But the man skilled in all ways of contending, satisfied by the great bow’s look and heft, According to this excerpt, how has Odysseus changed over the course of his adventure?

He has become more humble and patient in battle.

One theme found throughout The Odyssey is that help often comes when least expected.Which lines from the text best support this theme?

Some god guided usthat night, for we could barely see our bowsin the dense fog around us

He dropped his eyes and nodded, and the prince TelemachusWhich theme do these lines support?

Teamwork builds strength and unity.

Being reunited with Penelope is which part of Odysseus’s epic journey?

his return home

Learning patience and humility is which part of Odysseus’s epic journey?

his transformation

Which would be most helpful when comparing Penelope with Odysseus and how they changed in The Odyssey?

It would be most helpful to consider both characters’ reactions to the suitors.

Aa theme__________is the conveyed in the text.

message

Odysseus is called to adventure when he____

leaves home to join the trojan war

Which themes are found in The Odyssey? Check all that apply.

Too much pride is dangerous.A great leader is responsible.Great journeys often lead back home.

Telemachus swerved around him, leaving the long dark spear planted in Amphinomus.How do Telemachus’s actions in battle compare to his father’s?

Both Telemachus and Odysseus are quick-thinking in battle.

But the man skilled in all ways of contending,satisfied by the great bow’s look and heftAccording to this excerpt, how has Odysseus changed over the course of his adventure?

He has become more humble and patient in battle.

Which statement best explains the metaphor?

Which statement best explains the simile in this excerpt Part 2 of The Odyssey?

What theme is best revealed by this conflict Part 4 of The Odyssey?

What theme is best revealed by this conflict Part 1 of The Odyssey and this new grief?