Question

destroyed or ruined completely
ignored or overlooked by someone
created or invented, especially something harmful or deceitful.
bonus: writing activity
prompt: explain how odysseus demonstrates traits of an epic hero in \the cyclops.\
sentence frame: copy the sentence frame in the answer box and fill in the blank lines. remember to delete the words before the colon after you have copied the text.
introduce your idea: one way odysseus shows he is an epic hero is through his ______________.
present your evidence: in book 12, he says/does:
\______________________.\
explain the evidence: this shows that odysseus is
______________________.
make final connection: this connects to greek values because the greeks admired ______________.
your answer

Explanation:

To answer the writing prompt about Odysseus as an epic hero in "The Cyclops", we analyze his traits:

1. Introduce your idea: One way Odysseus shows he is an epic hero is through his cleverness (or cunning, leadership, bravery).
2. Present your evidence: In "The Cyclops" (not Book 12—note: "The Cyclops" is Book 9 of The Odyssey), he says/does: "My name is Nohbdy: mother, father, and friends, everyone calls me Nohbdy" (when tricking Polyphemus) or "[He] tied [the men] silently together, twining cords of twisted wool... three at a time" (to escape under the sheep).
3. Explain the evidence: This shows that Odysseus is resourceful and strategic (using deception to outwit the Cyclops or planning an escape).
4. Make final connection: This connects to Greek values because the Greeks admired intelligence, courage, and ingenuity in overcoming challenges.

Answer:

One way Odysseus shows he is an epic hero is through his cleverness.
In "The Cyclops", he says/does: "My name is Nohbdy: mother, father, and friends, everyone calls me Nohbdy".
This shows that Odysseus is resourceful and strategic, as he uses deception to outwit the Cyclops.
This connects to Greek values because the Greeks admired intelligence and cunning in heroes.