Greek Mythology 1

Hercules is actually his Roman name, what is his Greek name?

• Heracles

• Herkkales

• Just Hercules...

• Herzacles

Who existed before all other Gods and forms of life?

• Zeus

• Hercules

• Kronos

• Gaia

Allusions are _______________________________.

• a figure of speech comparing two things using like or as

• a figure of speech that shows excitement

• a figure of speech in which a person, circumstance, or object of an unrelated context in referred to

• a figure of speech that relates to the five senses and adds details to your writing

The lover, not husband, of Aphrodite; known to have a temper

• Poseidon

• Hades

• Hephaestus

• Ares

What realm is Hephaestus NOT the God of?

• Blacksmiths

• Craftsmanship

• War

• Metalworking

Who is Hercules' Mom?

• Alcmene

• Hera

• Gaia

• Aphrodite

How many children did Chronus and Rhea have?

• 4

• 7

• 9

• 6

What is step two in finding an allusion?

• Begin by finding the part of the sentence that describes something by relating it to something else

• What part of the sentence is the allusion?

• What is the author trying to convey

• Next, figure out what the reference reminds you of

What is NOT a reason that authors use allusions?

• convey big ideas

• make writers seem more credible

• make their writing cool

• add dimension to a work

Who are the twins in the second generation of Olympians?

• Athena and Apollo

• Apollo and Artemis

• Artemis and Athena

• Hercules and Ares