Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Tuesday, January 22nd

1. Independent reading.

2. Quiz over historical context of The Iliad. 

3. You have read the background on the Ancient Greeks for today. We are diving into the quintessential Ancient Greek text today, The Iliad. 

Terms/concepts to know:
1. Epic
2. Epithets
3. Epic simile
4. Theme
5. Epic conventions.

Make sure that these terms/concepts and definitions are in your notes.

For Wednesday/Thursday, please read 178-194. Make sure to read the italicized section on 182. It will help as a preview of the plot.

In your notes balance the following:
1. Plot events.
2. Evidence of the Epic Conventions/Stylistic techniques.

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