7. Match each word with its definition. 1
phenomenon
2
scrutiniz
3. editorial
a. an article which expresses the opinion of the journalists of a news media source on a certain
subject
b. possessing knowledge and good judgment
c. an expert in a particular subject who is frequently called upon in news media to give opinions
about it to the public
d. purposefully biased information used to promote a particular point of view or cause
e to examine or inspect closely and thoroughly
f the state of being important or famous
9 done in a clear and persuasive manner
tyranny
5
savvy
6
propaganda
eloquently
h ideal
flawless
8.
impeccable
cruel and unreasonable use of power
Ja remarkable and observable fact or situation
9
prominence
10. pundit

As you have learned, epic heroes experience trials along their journeys. using your knowledge from beowulf, create a trial you believe an epic hero like beowulf might face. you will need to write a description of the trial using the aspects of a narrative. the trial can be anything you imagine, meaning you can test the hero in any way you see fit. be creative and have fun with this! let your creativity flow. focus on key attributes of beowulf and use his attributes to create a trial that would truly test him. since beowulf is very strong, a trial involving strength and endurance might be to easy. try thinking outside the box to create a trial that would truly test the hero of the geats. examples of beowulf’s attributes: couragous, loyal, strong, persistant, honorable, confident try to use one or multiples of these attribute when designing your trial. a good way to think of this activity is that you are a hunger games game designer. what could you make that would stump beowulf

In comparing "minerva and arachne" and "niobe," can you establish a common theme running throughout both texts? how do you think this theme might change if the stories were written in first-person point of view? write a journal entry explaining the theme of both "minerva and arachne" and "nirobe." then, consider how the theme might change if the tales were written using a first-person point of view. use examples and evidence from both texts to support your analysis.

Do you think that the american culture has defined what “normal” is and so our perception of chris mccandless is skewed based on that?