Which of the following would be a synonym for detain as used in line 14?

• confine

• relax

• detail

• liberate

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Why does Hera punish Echo?

• Echo was mocking her and repeating everything she said and it made her angry

• Hera was jealous that Zeus was giving Echo attention

• Echo was keeping Hera occupied so Zeus could wander with the nymphs

• Hera was in love with Narcissus and was jealous of Echo

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Read the following sentences from the myth.

“Well, Echo, I do not intend to spoil your pleasure. But from this day on, you shall be able only to repeat what other people say--and never speak unless someone else speaks first.”

What does this punishment reveal about Hera’s character?

• She is forgiving

• She is revengeful

• She is modest

• She is kind-hearted

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Read the description of Narcissus.

“But Narcissus laughed at them scornfully, for he loved only himself.”

What can the reader conclude about the way Narcissus treated others?

• Compassionately

• Obnoxiously

• Unsympathetically

• Affectionately

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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

Why does Aphrodite punish Narcissus?

• He drank from her pool of water that was to be untouched

• He killed Echo by pushing into the mountains

• He cursed Aphrodite for protecting the Nymphs

• He was cruel to Echo, who had loved him, and insulted love

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

The reader can best identify this selection as a myth because it-

• Details the deeds of a hero

• Explains the origins of societal customs

• Describes the sources of nature

• Contains vivid descriptions of the setting

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What was the theme of the story?

• Teamwork is key

• Do not be too vain

• Lying makes everything better

• Thinking of yourself is necessary

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What two things are explained?

• Flowers and People without Voices

• Narcissus Flowers and Echos

• Love and Selfishness

• Jealousy and Love

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

Which was not included in this myth?

• Zeus

• Athena

• Hera

• Aphrodite

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Aphrodite contribute to the development of the plot because she-

• punished Echo for trying to distract her from her husband's other interests

• created the echo that humans are now cursed with

• convinced Narcissus that Echo was a nice and kind being who deserved his love

• punished Narcissus turning him into a flower

• punished Narcissus by ensuring he could only love himself and never be loved by another being

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9