Arachne Plot Diagram

Front

In the myth of Arachne, what creature's creation is explained?

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Spiders

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RISING ACTION of Arachne: All of these EXCEPT FOR...
- Arachne stating that her gifts are not from the gods.
- Arachne turning into a spider.
- Arachne becoming famous for her weaving abilities.
- Athena disguising herself as an old woman.

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Arachne turning into a spider.

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Athena is the goddess of...

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Wisdom

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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Arachne is known for her...

Back

weaving

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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What is the CONFLICT of the story?

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Arachne does not believe the gods blessed her with a weaving gift, so she challenges Athena to a competition.

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Which of the following is a FALLING ACTION (an event leading to the RESOLUTION of the CONFLICT) of the myth of Arachne? Options: Arachne's transformation into a spider, Arachne's challenge to Athena, Athena's acceptance of the challenge, Arachne's weaving of a tapestry mocking the gods

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Arachne's weaving of a tapestry mocking the gods

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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How does Arachne respond to the old woman's advice to be humble about her gift from the gods?

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Egotistical and believed that her gift is her own, not a blessing.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

Which of the following would NOT create the scarlet color? CRAB, LOBSTER, CLAM, SHRIMP

Back

CLAM

Front

What insult does Arachne weave into her cloth for Athena and the gods?

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Arachne pointed out the flaws of the gods.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What is the warning that Athena eaves into her cloth for Arachne?

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A warning of Arachne's character flaws

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9