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aCTiViTY 2.6
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Quick Conversation
• Share your work with a partner. Take turns explaining your analysis and evaluation of the imagery. Discuss whether your partner agrees or disagrees with your evaluation. Record notes from your discussion.
In my opinion, this imagery
is effective because .
Do you agree with my evaluation?
I disagree withyour analysis because .
Write a Short Argument
After analyzing and evaluating imagery in the Odyssey, you have enough information to write a short argument. Choose an image from your chart. Write a short argument in which you explain the image, state your opinion of how effective it is, and give a reason why. Before writing, read the model short argument provided. Notice what information is in each of the sentences. Try structuring your argument in the same way.
I agree with your evaluation and .
ModEl: SHort ArguMEnt
The author uses the image of Cyclops vomiting “wine and pieces of human flesh” to portray Cyclops as a disgusting monster. This image reminds the reader how violent Cyclops is and what danger Odysseus is in. The image supports the Hero’s Journey archetype by showing the terrible trials and the hero’s bravery. In my opinion, this imagery is definitely effective because it makes the reader understand how brave the hero must be to face a man-eating monster.
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