The Flight of Icarus Review

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What does the word 'anxiety' mean?

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Anxiety means consuming fear.

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What are coordinate adjectives?

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Coordinate adjectives are two adjectives that equally describe a noun, separated by a comma (or 'and').

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How would you describe Daedalus in the context of the story?

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Daedalus is described as a very smart, persistent craftsman.

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Is the sentence 'The sweaty, slimy slug slithered across the room.' correct or incorrect?

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Correct.

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Is the sentence 'The large elderly man plumped down in the old wooden bench.' correct or incorrect?

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Correct.

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What is the Latin origin of the word 'anxiety'?

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The Latin origin of 'anxiety' is 'angere', which means 'to choke'.

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What is the significance of Daedalus in the story of Icarus?

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Daedalus is significant as he represents intelligence and craftsmanship, but also the consequences of hubris.

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What is an example of coordinate adjectives?

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An example of coordinate adjectives is 'happy, excited children'.

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What does the term 'hubris' mean in literature?

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Hubris refers to excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to downfall.

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What lesson can be learned from the story of Icarus?

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The lesson is to be cautious of overambition and to heed warnings.