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interacting in meaningful Ways: analyze imagery
Learning Targets
• Analyze and explain in conversation and writing how imagery supports the hero archetype.
• Evaluate and explain in conversation and writing how effectively the author uses imagery.
• Express and justify opinions in conversation and writing by providing text evidence.
Using Imagery to Support the Hero Archetype
Homer uses strong imagery in the Odyssey to draw the reader into the trials that the hero faces. The imagery also helps to emphasize the heroic qualities of Odysseus, the hero, and the evil qualities of Cyclops, the enemy. In this activity, you will identify, analyze, and evaluate the epic’s imagery.
Read paragraph 17 of the Odyssey. Find four examples of imagery that directly support the Hero’s Journey archetype. Look for imagery that emphasizes the heroic qualities of Odysseus, the dangers of the Road of Trials, or the evil enemy. Write the imagery in the chart. Then analyze each example to understand the effect
the author is trying to create. Finally, evaluate how effective the imagery is in supporting the archetype.
aCTiViTY 2.6
Language Resources
Imagery
Words that appeal to the five senses and help the reader create mental word pictures.
Imagery
Analyze the Effect
Evaluate Effectiveness in Supporting Archetype
“vomited wine and pieces of human flesh”
This image helps the reader see, hear, and smell the vomiting of the violent and disgusting monster. The image shows what a difficult trial and enemy Odysseus is facing.
The image is highly effective in portraying the trials part of the archetype, which often includes monsters.
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language
resources
Imagery
Imagery appeals to the five senses. The following images are examples that appeal to each sense.
Sight
orange sun
Sound
crackling fire
Touch
cold wind
Taste
salty tears
Smell
sour milk
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