The Odyssey: Writing a Character Analysis, Part 3

Question 1

To begin planning your writing, identify the heroic traits that are present in this passage. Check all that apply.

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Odysseus is on a long journey.; Odysseus is the leader of his crew.; Odysseus is helped by a supernatural power.

Question 2

Decide if each conclusion drawn from this passage is logical or not logical.

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Odysseus thinks that he is stronger than the Sirens.: not a logical conclusion; Odysseus shows leadership by planning ahead.: logical conclusion; Odysseus says, “You are to tie me up.”: not a logical conclusion; Odysseus is a compelling, confident speaker.: logical conclusion

Question 3

Which quotation supports the point that the crew respects Odysseus and follows his orders?

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“They tied me up, then, plumb / amidships, back to the mast, lashed to the mast, / and took themselves again to rowing.”

Question 4

Which explanations best support the conclusion and quotation? Check the two best answers.

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The crew follows Odysseus’s orders by tying him up.; Odysseus’s crew continues to row, even when he is tied up.

Question 5

Which of these in-text citations are formatted correctly? Check all that apply.Odysseus “addressed them, sore at heart. (Homer 14)”Odysseus “addressed them, sore at heart” (Homer 14).Homer writes that Odysseus “addressed them, sore at heart.” (14)Odysseus “addressed them, sore at heart” (14).Homer writes that Odysseus “addressed them, sore at heart” (14).

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Odysseus “addressed them, sore at heart” (Homer 14).; Homer writes that Odysseus “addressed them, sore at heart” (14).

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