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Planning a Dialogue
Use the graphic organizer to write a brief dialogue between Odysseus and his men after he mocks Cyclops. Think about how Odysseus will summarize what happened to him in Cyclops’ cave. What details will he include in his story that prove that he is a hero? Make notes in the graphic organizer below by answering the questions.
Road of Trials
Heroic Characteristics
Vivid Verbs and Imagery
How does Odysseus overcome the trials? How will he describe the trials to his men?
What does Odysseus do, say, feel, or think that shows he is a hero?
What vivid verbs and imagery will support the hero archetype as Odysseus describes the adventure?
Dialogue Writing Prompt
Write a draft of your dialogue. Be sure to:
■ Describe what Odysseus says to the men about his adventure with Cyclops.
■ Include specific details of what Odysseus does, says, and thinks that show his heroic characteristics.
■ Use vivid verbs to describe what happens between Odysseus and Cyclops.
■ Include the men’s reactions to Odysseus’s story.
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