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Warm Up Question

Warm Up Question. How would you (or others) describe yourself? Jot down a few lines that you think best describe your personality. Be prepared to share your response. The Odyssey. Epithets. What is an Epithet?.

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Warm Up Question

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  1. Warm Up Question • How would you (or others) describe yourself? • Jot down a few lines that you think best describe your personality. • Be prepared to share your response.

  2. The Odyssey Epithets

  3. What is an Epithet? • Epithet: a short, descriptive title used to characterize (describe the qualities of) a person or thing. • There are a few reasons why epithets are important in The Odyssey…

  4. Importance of Epithets • Characterization (the means by which a character’s personality is revealed) • Identifies individuals • Example: “Son of Laertes, Odysseus”

  5. Importance of Epithets • Realism (representation of objects/things as they really are) • Connects experience and knowledge of audience to the character. • Example: “Zeus beyond the storm cloud, Cronus’ son who ruled the world.”

  6. Importance of Epithets • Vividness of Narration • Helps the reader see the character and offers variety to the narrative • Serves as a memory aid to “singers” who had to remember many events from the epic poem. • Example: “Odysseus, raider of cities”

  7. Write 2 Epithets For Each Person • Oprah Winfrey • Tom Brady • Abraham Lincoln • Adolf Hitler • Homer Simpson • Homer (poet) • Penelope • Telemachus

  8. Activity • List five (5) examples of epithets from The Odyssey on the worksheet provided. • Be sure to list the page and line number for easy reference. • Be prepared to share your examples!

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