Historical Literacy and The Odyssey

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture notes on historical literacy skills, the study of humanities, social studies topics, and literary analysis relevant to The Odyssey.

What are historical literacy skills?

Historical literacy skills include corroboration, close reading, sourcing, and contextualization.

What is the difference between soft skills and hard skills?

Soft skills are interpersonal skills, while hard skills are specific, teachable abilities.

Why should we study the humanities according to "Why studying humanities matters"?

The article outlines the importance of humanities for understanding human experiences and fostering critical thinking.

What is the definition of AI?

AI, or artificial intelligence, refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems.

Why should we still learn to write even when AI can write for us?

We should learn to write to develop critical thinking, communication, and personal expression skills.

What are push and pull factors in social studies?

Push factors are reasons that drive people away from a place, while pull factors are reasons that attract them to a new location.

What is the key difference between objective and subjective perspectives?

Objective perspectives are based on observable phenomena, while subjective perspectives are influenced by personal feelings and opinions.

Define cultural relativism.

Cultural relativism is the practice of evaluating a culture by its own standards rather than viewing it through the lens of one's own culture.

What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?

Direct characterization explicitly describes a character's traits, while indirect characterization reveals traits through actions, dialogue, and interactions.

What is sensory imagery?

Sensory imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the five senses: visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, and gustatory.

What are the components of a plot?

The components of a plot include exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

What distinguishes the Minoans from the Mycenaeans?

Minoans were the first Greek society living in Crete with an undeciphered language (Linear A), whereas Mycenaeans lived on mainland Greece, were warlike, and had a decipherable language (Linear B).

What event marks the end of the Mycenaean Age?

The Trojan War is a significant event that marks the end of the Mycenaean Age.

What characterizes the Dark Age (1200-800 BCE)?

The Dark Age was marked by a decrease in writing and a belief in famine.

What changes occurred during the Archaic Age (800-400 BCE)?

The Archaic Age saw an increase in art and literature, as well as more trade.

What is the Hero's Journey?

The Hero's Journey is a narrative structure that includes a call to adventure, assistance, trials, and a status quo.

What are the types of nouns?

Types of nouns include proper vs. common, singular possessive vs. plural possessive.

What are pronouns and antecedents?

Pronouns are words that replace nouns, while antecedents are the nouns that pronouns refer to.

What should you know about verbs?

You should be able to identify verbs and recognize their definitions in a sentence.

What is the role of adjectives?

Adjectives describe or modify nouns.

What is the function of adverbs?

Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.