Echo & Narcissus

What should you track as you read the story to help determine its theme?

• The story's setting and time period

• The characters' names and occupations

• How characters change, symbols that are repeated, and how conflicts are resolved

• The number of chapters and pages in the story

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the purpose of asking yourself what the author is trying to teach through story elements when determining a theme?

• To understand the historical context of the story

• To analyze the author's writing style and language use

• To identify the moral or message the author is conveying to the readers

• To critique the author's ability to create interesting characters

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What did the oracle Tiresias predict about Narcissus' life?

• He would live a long life if he never met his mother.

• He would live a long life if he recognized himself.

• He would live a long life if he never saw himself.

• He would live a long life if he continued to live with his mother.

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What is the nature of Echo's curse?

• She could only repeat what others said.

• She could not speak at all.

• She could only speak in riddles.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Why was Echo only able to repeat the words of others according to the text?

• She was cursed by Juno for talking too much.

• She lost her voice while escaping from Jove's embrace.

• She was born with the ability to only repeat what others say.

• She chose to only repeat words as a form of communication.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

How did Echo feel when she was following Narcissus?

• She was indifferent and just curious.

• She was angry and wanted to confront him.

• She was in love and wanted to be close to him.

• She was sad and wanted to express her sorrow.

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What happened to Echo after being rejected by Narcissus?

• She was transformed into a stone and her voice lived on in the wilderness.

• She found someone else to love.

• She lived happily in the woods with the animals.

• She was taken to Heaven by the Gods.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What did Narcissus do when he saw his reflection in the water?

• He fell in love with his own reflection.

• He immediately recognized himself and walked away.

• He drank the water and quenched his thirst.

• He wished for someone to love him back.

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Who granted the prayer that if Narcissus should ever love, it would not be reciprocated?

• Zeus

• Athena

• Nemesis

• Apollo

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What is the main reason Narcissus cannot move from the bank of the stream?

• He is physically unable to move.

• He is deeply asleep and dreaming.

• He is marveling at himself and is captivated by his own reflection.

• He is waiting for someone to join him.

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