What element from the story helps the reader know that this is a myth?

• The setting of the story is unrealistic.

• The story takes place in an ancient time.

• The characters are gods and goddesses.

• The plot contains a conflict and a resolution.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What action taken by Loki sets the sequence of events in the plot in motion?

• Loki wisely convinces Thor to spare his life.

• Loki has the gnomes make gifts for Thor and Odin.

• Loki learns how to draw magic circles in the air.

• Loki cuts off all of Sif's beautiful, golden hair.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

The author uses the simile -

"Her hair gleamed like a field of ripe barley rippling under the flashes of lightning."

-to express...

• the difference between Sif's hair and a field of barley.

• the beauty and brightness of Sif's hair.

• how a flash of lightning made Sif's hair gleam.

• how much Thor adored his wife's golden hair.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The statement "sparks flew from Thor's red beard" helps the reader understand that...

• Thor's beard is on fire.

• Thor feels very warm.

• Thor has been shamed.

• Thor is furious.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which phrase does the author use to appeal to the reader's sense of hearing?

• The fire in the forge hissed and cracked.

• The gnomes drew magic circles in the air.

• Pitch black and sulfuric clouds of smoke rose from the forge.

• The secretive little gnomes huddled together.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The word extracted means-

• selected

• obtained

• removed

• squeezed

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which statement best explains the influence of the setting of the underworld on the myth's plot?

• The underworld is where the gnomes protect their magical secrets, which Loki tries to steal to create more trouble for the Aesir.

• The underworld is where the gnomes work their magical powers, which Loki uses to resolve his conflict with the Aesir.

• The underworld is where Loki returns to hide after he has caused the conflict by cutting off all of Sif's golden hair.

• The underworld is where Thor must journey on a long and dangerous quest to win back Sif's golden hair.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What classification is the following sentence?

Loki and Thor argue as brothers in the Marvel films, but they have been know to help one another on occasion.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What classification is the following sentence?

Thor is angered when Loki plays tricks.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What classification is the following sentence?

Although Odin is angry with Loki, he is pleased when he receives his magic spear.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A