Odyssey Annotations Reflection

In high school, we would skim, read, annotate, and then discuss what we read in class. Applying the steps described in the reading process handout, I have been able to comprehend this essay in a more impactful way.

Analyzing is one effective reading strategy a reader can use. This method is most effective by thinking about the writer’s arranged ideas. For example, viewing the developed topics and the structure of the paragraph is a way of analyzing. Annotating is beneficial to the reader who is analyzing the text. When using annotating, a reader

The Odyssey is filled with emotion and adventure. Homer’s ability to show and give the reader a visual of each and every scene gives the story its unbelievable significance. To all the people who read his work there is something to be captured within every sentence, each one different in its own, unique way. Through tales of courage and defeat, friendship and love this book tells of all the values within the life of a single, solitary man, and his journey to attain what is true and dear to him. And this journey is known to all of us as The Odyssey. The Odyssey is a test of human devotion and trust through the gods, the mortals, and the obstacles through which they venture. No matter where they go or what they do, humans are tested for

Choose passages that speak to you. Consider the parts of the book that made you stop and reflect on what was read. Consider what you may highlight or annotate. Consider the text that may lead to thematic, character, or literary convention analysis. Make connections to the text (text-text, text-self, and text–world). Analyze the style of the text—reflect on elements like symbols, imagery, metaphors, point of view, etc. Apply the different literary critical approaches with which you are familiar.

Annotating fiction means “to add critical or explanatory notes to a text” (Encarta). Specifically, it requires you to do the following types of things:

Throughout the world of literature, literary devices were used to aid the comprehension of a text or a novel. Having these techniques in writings allow authors to include a compelling storyline for readers to absorb. In the epic titled “The Odyssey,” by Homer, literary devices were used to create the intricate style it displays. Although “The Odyssey” seems complex and impenetrable to understand for some readers, the epic displays several literary devices enhancing the novel through the use of symbolism and personification for an interesting story.

Cami Foley Foley1 Ms. Dennis Honors English 4th Period November 2, 2014 Women in the Odyssey The power of women in society has not been apparent until the past one hundred years or so. Until females developed a stronger role in society, they controlled others and held power in more subtle ways. Humans were unknowingly persuaded to do what women expected them to do.

The general purpose of both authors is to provide a resource that defines, states the purpose of, and explains annotating. "How and Why to Annotate a Book" and "Beyond the Yellow Highlighter: Teaching Annotation Skills to Improve Reading Comprehension" are both titles that explicitly state the author’s purpose. Otten provides steps and tips for students to inform them how and why they should annotate, whilst O’Donnell gives a more in depth analysis of the importance of annotating. She also writes to persuade her

I took note of what each paragraph talked about and the most important information in each, which helped me make sense of what I was reading. Highlighting key words within the text helped me tell the main idea that he was trying to get

My annotation grades have not been consistent so far, because I annotate on the same day I write my rough draft and sometimes get in a rush just so I can get to writing my paper faster. I usually don’t have trouble understanding the article, unless I am particularly tired or I am in a bad mood. Ways I could improve on my work is dedicating specific time to each task of the assignment and spreading my work hours out to develop deeper connections with the text.

Reading The Odyssey is a tradition. Not just because a different class reads it every year, but because it's history. Reading The Odyssey just reflects on Greek history. Greek gods and goddesses such as Zeus, Athena, and Hermes take place in the story. The backstory of The Odyssey was the Trojan War, fought between the Greeks and the Trojans about the beautiful Helen. Imagination is very important. It helps us get creative and think of things we would never see in reality. The Odyssey helps expand imagination. You don't normally see a one-eyed monster or six-headed serpent monster outside your door everyday. The Odyssey is so well-written that you can picture what is happening in your mind.

Tie to audience: Why is it important to know how to annotate a book properly ? That is because of how Common Core standards want us to be able to read and comprehend passages independently and if you to go to English 2A or English 3 Honors, annotating would become a necessary skill to have. Even later on

Looking at the Odyssey from a higher level with the analysis of Flaxman’s artwork and the translated writings of Homer we can better understand the meaning and societal importance of the Odyssey as a whole. Through this lens we can better understand that, “Homer’s second epic the Odyssey, narrates the adventures of Odysseus (Ullysses) on his ten-year journey home from the war in Troy…Where anger and lust drive the Iliad- from Achilles’ angry sulk to Helens fickleness-love and familial affection drive the Odyssey”. These stories became important throughout Greek society through the widely adopted historical significance and establishment of upstanding values. These stories impacted society by “defining larger cultural ambitions, the Iliad and Odyssey laid out the individual values and responsibilities that all Greeks understood to be their personal obligations and duties if the state were ever to realize its

What is the purpose of reading The Odyssey today, long after it was composed? The purpose of reading The Odyssey is to teach us important lesson about our life now. It may seem like the old story has no relevance to us. However, upon closer inspection, it has many connections to us today. The environment and views of life have changed, but we can still learn many lessons from looking for connections to our life in The Odyssey.

An anonymous source claiming to be an expert on the Odyssey sent the author certain unverified diaries. The author makes no claims for the authenticity of this reproduction. Either this anonymous source did a whole lot of research…or they are somehow telling the truth. Portrayal of the timeline seems to be at a consistent pace with the journey of Odysseus’ journey, and all characters in the text existed as common Greek names of the time. It seems impossible that these diaries could actually tell the truth, but I will leave the reader to judge as fit. These excerpts have been edited from their original form to make sense chronologically to the reader.