The Odyssey and Epic Poetry: An Introduction, Part 1 — Cumulative exam
Question 38 • Online ELA 9 - A
Darcy receives the writing prompt below.Write an informative essay about a hero in Greek mythology. Summarize his or her life, and explain how this character is a true hero.
Answer
A
What was the name of Perseus’s biggest enemy? How was this enemy conquered?
B
Who are the members of Perseus’s family? How did his father help or hurt him? Why is he a hero?
C
What events shaped Perseus’s life? How did he overcome obstacles and prove himself a hero?
D
Who was Perseus? Why is he important? What can be learned from his story?
Explanation
The prompt asks Darcy to summarize the hero’s life and explain how the character is a true hero. Choice C covers both parts by asking about events that shaped Perseus’s life and how he overcame obstacles and proved himself a hero. Choice D asks generally why he is important and what readers can learn, but it does not focus as directly on summarizing his life and showing how he is heroic.
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