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Directions: Read the writing response, and then write a one paragraph response that accurately
addresses the prompt. Remember to stay on topic.

Write a paragraph that explains the epic hero traits that Odysseus demonstrates during his encounter with the Cyclops. Use ex

In the episode about the Cyclopes and Polyphemus in Homer's epic poem ''The Odyssey," Odysseus

exemplifies characteristics of an epic hero. Odysseus and his men [give 2-3 sentences of background

information explaining the episode]. The first characteristic of an epic hero that Odysseus displays is [state

a trait]. He exemplifies this trait when he "quote" (MLA citation). This is an example of Odysseus

demonstrating a characteristic of an epic hero because [explain] . The second heroic characteristic t hat

Odysseus displays is [state a trait] when he [give an example of that he does]. For example, Odysseus

(intro to quote), "quote" (MLA citati on). This also shows that he is acting like an epic hero because

[explain). In conclusion, Odysseus is an epic hero because he fstate what he does] and [state something

else he does). [Add in your own concluding sentence].