Odysseus was alone, lost, and close to despair. There was nothing on the horizon. Odysseus—the great and experienced warrior, hero of battles, and slayer of terrible monsters—could see nothing but small rolling waves. The vast ocean, in every direction, seemed to go on forever before finally meeting the horizon. What background information can Tonya use to better understand the myth and its cultural context?

Constructed response paragraph: in the short story, the author describes her life during her “day away” but provides few details about her “normal” life. using information from the text, write a short story that describes events that precede the story above. as you detail the author’s daily routine before her “day away,” be sure your narrative establishes the story’s setting, first-person point of view, and primary conflict.

Based on this excerpt, the reader is able to conclude that turner feels about his friendship with lizzie.

Amanda bought a prom dress which she considered the most beautiful dress ever made. adjective clause: word(s) modified: