The Flight of Icarus

Front

What is a sign that a person is experiencing anxiety?

Back

Sweaty palms.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is a traditional story about gods, ancestors, or heroes, told to explain the natural world or the customs and beliefs of a society?

Back

Myth

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

How does the setting affect the plot in 'The Flight of Icarus'?

Back

The sky was the best option for escape.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What event made Daedalus realize that his fears had come true?

Back

He saw feathers floating from the sky.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What does it mean to be kept within a certain limit?

Back

Moderate.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is the significance of the myth of Icarus in understanding human ambition?

Back

It illustrates the dangers of overreaching and ignoring limits.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What lesson can be learned from Icarus's flight too close to the sun?

Back

Excessive ambition can lead to downfall.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Who is Daedalus in the context of the myth of Icarus?

Back

A skilled craftsman and father of Icarus.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What does the term 'hubris' refer to in Greek mythology?

Back

Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to downfall.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

How does the myth of Icarus relate to the theme of freedom?

Back

Icarus's flight represents the desire for freedom but also the consequences of reckless choices.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9