"Arachne: The Wonderful Weaver" Questions

1. In what ways do Arachne’s actions in paragraph 7 affect the rising action of the story?

• 1. They give Arachne a reason to keep weaving.

• 1. They present a challenge between Arachne and Athena’s weaving.

• 1. They encourage others to buy Arachne’s woven materials.

• 1. They indicate Arachne’s love for weaving.   

1. How does paragraph 13 contribute to the development of the climax?

• 1. It shows that Arachne and Athena are good friends.

• 1. It highlights Athena’s meanness towards Arachne.

• 1. It indicates that Jupiter is an important god.

• 1. It reveals that Arachne and Athena will have a competition.

1. In what ways do Arachne’s actions in paragraph 23 affect the plot? 

• 1. They make it difficult for Athena to celebrate her victory.

• 1. They lead the spectators to get upset at Athena.

• 1. They indicate to Arachne that she is the worst weaver.

• 1. They cause Athena to turn Arachne into a spider. 

1. What is the primary message the author conveys in the story?

• 1. It is important to spend time competing with others.

• 1. People should find ways to learn new skills.

• 1. It is significant to give others a second chance when they need it.

• 1. People should be humble and not prideful.

1. What is most likely the author’s purpose for writing the selection “Arachne: The Wonderful Weaver”.

• 1. To tell people about the dangers of having too much pride.

• 1. To provide people with the possible consequences of offending a goddess.

• 1. To highlight to people why they should not learn how to weave.

• 1. To express that people need spiders to lead happier lives.