The Flight of Icarus

Which paragraph from The Flight of Icarus represents the exposition?

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 4

• Paragraph 5

• Paragraph 6

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which paragraph(s) presents the rising action of the story?

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 7

• Paragraph 2-6

• Paragraph 8

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which sentence from the text represents the climax of the story?

• "He kissed Icarus and fastened the wings more securely to his son's shoulders." (P 6)

• "But the enchanted boy did not notice them until the sun became so hot that the largest feathers dropped off and he began to sink." (P 7)

• "Up and up Icarus soared, through the soft, moist clouds and out again toward the glorious sun." (P 7)

• "Icarus, beating his wings in joy, felt the thrill of the cool wind on his face."

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Icarus can be described as all of the following except

• Carefree

• Risk Taking

• Attentive to his father

• Childish

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

How did the setting impact the plot?

• It allowed Icarus to enjoy himself

• It forced Daedalus to think outside the box in order to escape

• It prevented Daedalus from being free.

• It provided a relaxing atmosphere

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the conflict in the story?

• Daedalus and Icarus are building a labyrinth for the king.

• Icarus cannot swim, so they cannot get off the island by sea.

• Daedalus and Icarus are trapped on an island by King Minos

• Daedalus cannot think of a way to get off the island.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What element of the plot does the painting show?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action/Resolution

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.5