Curiosity Questions: The Odyssey Intro

What is an odyssey?

• A type of ancient weapon

• A long, adventurous journey

• A Greek food dish

What makes a poem epic?

• It has to rhyme

• It tells a long story about heroes and adventures

• It’s written on stone tablets

What is oral tradition?

• A way to clean your teeth

• A dance performed at festivals

• Stories passed down by word of mouth

How old is the epic poem The Odyssey?

• About 300 years old

• Around 1,000 years old

• Over 2,700 years old

How long did Odysseus’s journey home take after the Trojan War?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

What does in media res mean?

• Starting in the middle of the action

• A fancy type of poetry

• Telling a story backwards