Figurative Language In The Odyssey

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The assignment was to annotate the Odyssey to show critical assessment and understanding. The first step was to read one book through for comprehension. Then the next step was to search any unfamiliar words and find a definition. Then, apply the bulleted summary at the beginning of the book to break the book into different sections. Next, utilize the study guide to focus annotations. Then, the focus shifted to thematic topics in the book. Last, identify and explain all of the epic conventions and figurative language in that book.
I knew almost nothing about this subject before we started. The process I went through to produce this piece was: First, write questions about the bulleted summary at the beginning of the book. Afterward, move through

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