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Which elements are best known for helping performers memorize an epic poem?

A
supernatural elements and poetic language
B
detailed descriptions and informal language
C
rhyme, rhythm, and repetition of certain words
D
elevated language and lists of historical events
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Read the excerpt from The Odyssey about Odysseus and his son in battle.Telemachus swerved around him, leaving the long dark spear planted in Amphinomus. If he paused to yank it out someone might jump him from behind or cut him down witha swordat the moment he bent over. So he ran—ran from the tables to his father's side and halted, panting, saying:"Father let me bring you a shield and spear, a pair of spears, a helmet. I can arm on the run myself; I'll give outfits to Eumaeus and this cowherd. Better to have equipment."

A
Telemachus is more impulsive than Odysseus in battle.
B
Telemachus is more hesitant than Odysseus in battle.
C
Both Telemachus and Odysseus are quick-thinking in battle.
D
Both Telemachus and Odysseus are arrogant in battle.
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Which is an example of irresponsible use of a source?

Nathan copies content from his textbook into his essay without using quotation marks or crediting the author.
Option
Julia interviews a local librarian and paraphrases the conversation in her essay.
Option
Reynaldo protects his login information for the academic database.
Option
Cynthia decides not to use a source from an online blog because she cannot verify the author or their expertise.
Option
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Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.Then,his chores being all dispatched, he caught another brace of men to make his breakfast, and whisked away his great door slab to let his sheep go through—but he, behind,reset the stone as one would cap a quiver.

A
the door slab to the Cyclops’ sheep
B
the stone to a quiver
C
a brace of men to breakfast
D
the Cyclops’ chores to the men
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What should an effective research question be? Check all that apply.broadanswerablevaguesimplecomplexspecificcompelling

A
broad
B
answerable
C
vague
D
simple
E
complex
F
specific
G
compelling
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Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.Then,his chores being all dispatched, he caught another brace of men to make his breakfast, and whisked away his great door slab to let his sheep go through—but he, behind,reset the stone as one would cap a quiver.

A
the Cyclops has eaten another bunch of Odysseus’s men.
B
Odysseus and his men are still trapped inside the cave.
C
the enormous stone is easily and routinely moved by the giant Cyclops.
D
the Cyclops takes his sheep out to pasture with him in the mornings.
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copying and pasting articles found onlineusing language directly from outside sourcesusing MLA format to cite sourceschanging a few words when quoting another writer

A
copying and pasting articles found online
B
using language directly from outside sources
C
using MLA format to cite sources
D
changing a few words when quoting another writer
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Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style?

A
The Cyclops insists that they “care not a whistle for your thundering Zeus (Homer 186).”
B
The Cyclops insists that they “care not a whistle for your thundering Zeus” (Homer 186).
C
The Cyclops insists “that they care not a whistle for your thundering Zeus,” Homer (186).
D
The Cyclops insists “that they care not a whistle for your thundering Zeus” (Homer 186).”
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Which excerpt from The Odyssey best shows that the ancient Greeks greatly valued the idea of home?

A
What of those yearsof rough adventure, weathered under Zeus?The wind that carried us west from Iliumbrought me to Ismarus, on the far shore, a strongpoint on the coast of Cicones.
B
And this new grief we bore with us to sea: our precious lives we had, but not our friends. No ship made sail next day until some shipmate had raised a cry, three times, for each poor ghost unfleshed by the Cicones on that field.
C
They fell in, soon enough, with Lotus-Eaters,who showed no will to do us harm, onlyoffering the sweet Lotus to our friends—but those who ate this honeyed plant, the Lotus,never cared to report, nor to return:
D
My home is on the peaked sea-mark of Ithacaunder Mount Neion's wind-blown robe of leaves,in sight of other islands—Dulichium,Same, wooded Zacynthus—Ithacabeing most lofty in that coastal sea,
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Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.Then I sent out two picked men and a runnerto learn what race of men that land sustained. They fell in, soon enough, with Lotus-Eaters,who showed no will to do us harm, onlyoffering the sweet Lotus to our friends—but those who ate this honeyed plant, the Lotus,never cared to report, nor to return:they longed to stay forever, browsing on that native bloom, forgetful of their homeland.

A
The men sent by Odysseus to investigate the land they had landed upon became forgetful after eating Lotus plants.
B
The Lotus-Eaters meant no harm and simply offered the Lotus plant to Odysseus’s men as a gesture of kindness.
C
The Lotus was a sweet plant that made men forget everything except the idea of obtaining and eating more Lotus plants.
D
The men sent ashore by Odysseus were swayed by the hospitality of the Lotus-Eaters and abandoned the idea of returning home.
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Use the dictionary entry for lavish to answer the question.lavishla•vish [‘la-vish]from Middle French lavasseadj1. given in large amounts2. having a very rich and expensive qualityverb1. giving or using in large amounts

A
There was a lavish amount of food and drinks set upon the table.
B
Finn noticed the lavish nature of the items in the jewelry store.
C
For his birthday, his friends would lavish him with many gifts.
D
According to the papers, the wedding was a lavish affair.
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In The Odyssey - Amphimedon, what motivates Odysseus to dress as a beggar?

A
He is trying to be humble.
B
He wants to surprise Penelope.
C
He is angry at Amphimedon.
D
He wants revenge against the suitors.
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In organizing the events of Odysseus’s quest, why would the text in The Odyssey - Elpenor be labeled as part of the road of trials?

A
It shows Odysseus facing something about himself.
B
It shows Odysseus at the point where he departs.
C
It shows Odysseus encountering supernatural beings.
D
It shows Odysseus at the low point in his challenges.
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The Odyssey - Elpenor is an epic poem because it features a(n)

A
character summoning and talking to the dead.
B
character sacrificing animals on a remote island.
C
invocation to an ancient Greek goddess.
D
important event in ancient Greek history.
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Read the passage from The Odyssey - Elpenor.By nightour ship ran onward toward the Ocean's bourne,the realm and region of the Men of Winter,hidden in mist and cloud. Never the flamingeye of Helios lights on those menat morning, when he climbs the sky of stars, nor in descending earthward out of heaven;ruinous night being rove over those wretches.

A
It’s always cloudy where the Men of Winter live.
B
It’s always misty where the Men of Winter live.
C
It’s always dark where the Men of Winter live.
D
It’s always sunny where the Men of Winter live.
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In The Odyssey - Elpenor, the rituals that Odysseus performs on the island show that the ancient Greeks respected and honored

A
their cows.
B
the dead.
C
the sea.
D
their traditions.
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Read the passage from The Odyssey - Elpenor.By nightour ship ran onward toward the Ocean's bourne,the realm and region of the Men of Winter,hidden in mist and cloud. Never the flamingeye of Helios lights on those menat morning, when he climbs the sky of stars, nor in descending earthward out of heaven;ruinous night being rove over those wretches.

A
death.
B
fear.
C
hope.
D
power.
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In The Odyssey - Teiresias, when Teiresias describes the conflicts that Odysseus will face, how do these conflicts relate to the story’s theme?

A
They highlight the importance of fate in Greek mythology.
B
They showcase the influence of the gods on mortals.
C
They emphasize the consequences of arrogance.
D
They illustrate the challenges of homecoming.
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Read the passage from The Odyssey - Teiresias.One narrow strait may take you through his blows:denial of yourself, restraint of shipmates.When you make landfall on Thrinakia firstand quit the violet sea, dark on the landyou'll find the grazing herds of Heliosby whom all things are seen, all speech is known.Avoid those kine, hold fast to your intent,and hard seafaring brings you all to Ithaka.But if you raid the beeves, I see destructionfor ship and crew.

A
denial of yourself
B
restraint of shipmates
C
quit the violet sea
D
destruction for ship and crew
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Read the passage from The Odyssey - Teiresias.But anguish lies ahead;the god who thunders on the land prepares it,not to be shaken from your track, implacable,in rancor for the son whose eye you blinded.One narrow strait may take you through his blows:denial of yourself, restraint of shipmates.When you make landfall on Thrinakia firstand quit the violet sea, dark on the landyou'll find the grazing herds of Heliosby whom all things are seen, all speech is known.Avoid those kine, hold fast to your intent,and hard seafaring brings you all to Ithaka.But if you raid the beeves, I see destructionfor ship and crew.

A
It is important to take responsibility for your actions.
B
Long-term goals are more important than short-term gains.
C
The true measure of wisdom is overcoming your pride.
D
The advantage of travel is that it teaches you to value home.

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