The Odyssey Study Guide
- Course type: Self-paced
- Available Lessons: 75
- Average Lesson Length: 8 min
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chapter 1 / lesson 1Homer of Ancient Greece: Mythology & Poetry
Course Summary
This study guide course helps you understand the characters, events and legacy of the epic poem ''The Odyssey''. Lessons cover important topics in an engaging video format that prepares you for class, small group discussions or to succeed on an examination.to start this course today
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Homer of Ancient Greece: Mythology & Poetry
The Odyssey Study Guide • 10K views • 4 min
About this course:
4 hours of educational videos
75 self-paced lessons
5 practice tests
Jacob has his master's in English and has taught multiple levels of literature and composition, including junior high, college, and graduate students.
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Course Practice Test
Check your knowledge of this course with a 50-question practice test.- Comprehensive test covering all topics
- Detailed video explanations for wrong answers
Who's It For?
Anyone who needs help reviewing The Odyssey material quickly will benefit from taking this course. You will be able to grasp the subject matter faster, retain critical knowledge longer and earn better grades. You're in the right place if you:
- Need an efficient way to learn about The Odyssey
- Learn best with engaging auditory and visual tools
- Want an organized resource to help study for an exam
- Feel overwhelmed trying to memorize large amounts of information
- Struggle to identify the most important facts in your literature class
How It Works:
- Watch all the fun videos in the course to learn important information.
- Review lessons as needed to strengthen your comprehension.
- Refer to the video transcripts to reinforce your learning.
- Test your knowledge with lesson quizzes and chapter exams.
- Submit questions to one of our instructors for personalized support if you need extra help.
Why It Works:
- Study Efficiently: Review only the information you need to know.
- Retain What You Learn: Engaging animations and real-life examples make topics easy to grasp.
- Be Ready on Test Day: Use The Odyssey final exam to be prepared.
- Get Extra Support: Ask our subject-matter experts any relevant question. They're here to help!
- Study With Flexibility: Watch videos on any web-ready device.
Course Topics
In this course, you'll cover these key topics:
- Mythological and literary context of The Odyssey
- Usage of literary devices and analysis of this text
- Examination of the characters
- Key quotations and summaries of this literary piece
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