The Odyssey Vocabulary

Took goods by force. Looted.

• mammoth

• plundered

• dispatched

• squall

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'plundered' mean in the context of 'The Odyssey'?

• mammoth

• plundered

• dispatched

• squall

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In 'The Odyssey', what is the meaning of the word 'squall'?

• a large mammal

• a sudden violent gust of wind

• to take goods by force

• to send off

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the definition of 'mammoth' as used in 'The Odyssey'?

• a large extinct elephant

• to take goods by force

• a sudden violent gust of wind

• to send off

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In 'The Odyssey', what does 'dispatched' mean?

• to send off

• to take goods by force

• a large extinct elephant

• a sudden violent gust of wind

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does 'insidious' mean in the context of 'The Odyssey'?

• harmless

• deceptive

• obvious

• friendly

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In 'The Odyssey', what is the meaning of 'bereft'?

• deprived

• full

• happy

• wealthy

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does 'ardor' mean in 'The Odyssey'?

• enthusiasm

• hatred

• indifference

• calmness

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In 'The Odyssey', what is the meaning of 'harried'?

• calm

• troubled

• happy

• relaxed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'formidable' mean in the context of 'The Odyssey'?

• easy

• weak

• intimidating

• small

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9