Read this paragraph.
Sitting on the porch swing with her eyes closed and her headphones on, Ana saw her mother leaning out of the kitchen door. Her mom gestured for her to remove her headphones and said, "I'd like you to complete your homework before you begin lounging around this afternoon."
"I just need a break, Mom," Ana replied.
"There may be time for a break later, but algebra needs your attention now," insisted her mother as she turned and headed inside.
With a deep sigh, Ana removed her headphones. She reached for her discarded backpack, wishing she could have just a little unstructured time.
What is the conflict in the excerpt?
character versus self
character versus character
character versus society
character versus nature
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Read the excerpt from The Odyssey."Count up the suitors for me, let me knowwhat men at arms are there, how many men.I must put all my mind to it, to seeif we two by ourselves can take them onor if we should look round for help."Based on this excerpt, what is the best prediction about what will happen next in thestory?
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FigurativeWhich reason best explains why "The Beginnings of the Maasai" can be classified as amyth?
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One theme found throughout The Odyssey is that good leaders take responsibility forthose in their charge.Which lines from the text best support this theme?
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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.