Worksheet
Curated OER

Homeric Questions

For Students 9th - 12th
Review all things Homeric with this quiz! It covers the plot of The Odyssey, along with technical questions about poetic meter and stressed syllables. The Greek language is on display with Homer's writings and with this quiz.
Handout
Gottlieb

Kennings vs. Stock Epithets – A Quick Review

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
Bone-crusher. Troll-wife. Battle-sweat. Blood-worm. What study of Beowulf would be complete without offering readers of this Old English epic poem an opportunity to craft their own kennings and epithets? Provide individuals with a copy...
Interactive
Curated OER

The Iliad Quiz

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive reading comprehension activity, students respond to 12 multiple choice questions about Homer's The Iliad. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Epithet

For Students 9th - 10th
The lesson introduces epithets and goes over how epithets are used in writing. This tutorial lesson shares a short slideshow with the lesson's content.
Handout
Other

Bob's Byway: Glossary of Poetic Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
Calling itself "unique," Bob's is easy to use, with cross-links throughout, phonetic pronunciation guides when necessary, and many examples and quotations. Click on the letter and scroll for the word.