Is+Troy+True?

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“Is Troy True?” Read the article linked below and carefully answer the questions. Highlight your answers in yellow using the highlight feature in your toolbar. []


 * 1) What is the author’s purpose in writing this piece?
 * 2) to tell the myth about ancient Troy
 * 3) discuss the relationship between history and myth surrounding the city of Troy
 * 4) provide evidence to support that Troy did exist
 * 5) tell readers of the continued fascination with the ancient city of Troy


 * 1) In the sixth paragraph, which literary device is the author employing?
 * 2) Alliteration
 * 3) Simile
 * 4) Pun
 * 5) Sarcasm


 * 1) Which description best applies to Heinrich Shliemann based on the information provided in the paragraphs under the topic heading “Nine Cities”?
 * 2) Thief who stole jewels from ancient city
 * 3) Ancient writer who left clues about Troy
 * 4) A tour guide who led the author around the ancient city
 * 5) Archaeologist who worked for Calvert


 * 1) What does Cline think about Homer’s story of the Trojan Horse? Why does he say Homer said what he did?


 * 1) Read the theories presented by the author regarding the fall of Troy. Which of the theories do you find most plausible? Defend your answer with at least 2 details with supporting elaboration.

a. idyllic b. like the Romans c. love and hugs and kisses d. passionate
 * 1) Read the last topic heading in the article. What is the best meaning of the word //Romantic//?