Traditional Pathway: Introduction to The Odyssey

**Honors Designation students should SKIP this and complete the previous assignment instead. 

Read this Introduction to The Odyssey (Links to an external site.) (only the first two pages of the document). Next, answer the below questions. You can erase the lines as you answer; be sure to highlight your answers

1. Even though The Odyssey is so old, why is reading The Odyssey worthwhile? _______________________________

2. In your own words, explain 5 things it helps to know before reading The Odyssey.

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   b. ________________

   c. ________________

   d. ________________

   e. ________________

3. Look over the literary and poetic devices listed under #7. List which devices do you already understand.

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