Odyssey+Essay


 * || **//The Odyssey//****, An Epic**

//The Odyssey// by Homer is a very famous epic and has been shared for thousands of years. After carefully reading //The Odyssey//, write a multi-paragraph essay describing the characteristics of an epic and what qualities of //The Odyssey// specifically qualify it as an epic. Use details and examples from the text to support your analysis.

As you write, remember your essay will be scored based on how well you:


 * develop a multi-paragraph response to the assigned topic that clearly communicates your thesis to the audience.
 * support your thesis with meaningful examples and references from the text, carefully citing any direct quotes.
 * organize your essay in a clear and logical manner, including an introduction, body, and conclusion.
 * use well-structured sentences and language that are appropriate for your audience.
 * edit your work to conform to the conventions of standard American English.

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Post on myaccess.com when completed. An epic is a long narrative poem about the adventures of gods and a hero.

Example Introduction How many stories perfectly fit the genre they are in? Not many, but __The Odyssey__ by Homer does. As an epic, a long narrative poem about the adventures of gods and a hero, The Odyssey depicts every person's struggle in life using the genre elements. The best examples of how the Odyssey perfectly meets the definition of an epic include adventures, there are many, gods, they control and interfere with humans, and a hero, Odysseus inspires us through his choices. ||