Character Interactions in Echo and Narcissus

Identify the characteristics of Echo from "Echo and Narcissus"

• Echo is a mortal who becomes a star after her death.
• Echo is a warrior who fights alongside Narcissus.
• Echo is a goddess who can control the weather.
• Echo is a nymph who can only repeat the words of others.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Read this sentence from paragraph 3. "Well, Echo, I do not intend to spoil your pleasure. But from this day on, you shall be able only to repeat what other people say..." What is the main effect of this sentence?

• It shows Hera's lack of authority.

• It indicates Hera's displeasure.

• It highlights the Hera's wisdom.

• It emphasizes Hera's creativity.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

FL.ELA.6.R.1.2

Analyze how the interaction between Echo and Narcissus contributes to the development of the plot in "Echo and Narcissus."

• Their interaction leads to Echo's heartbreak and Narcissus's downfall.

• Their interaction results in a happy ending for both characters.

• Their interaction has no significant impact on the plot.

• Their interaction leads to a misunderstanding that is later resolved.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

FL.ELA.6.R.1.1

Analyze the development of the theme of unrequited love in "Echo and Narcissus."

• The theme is developed through Echo's persistent love for Narcissus despite his indifference.

• The theme is developed through Narcissus's love for Echo.

• The theme is developed through the mutual love between Echo and Narcissus.

• The theme is developed through Echo's rejection of Narcissus.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

FL.ELA.6.R.1.2

Paraphrase the following sentence from "Echo and Narcissus": "Narcissus was so entranced by his own reflection that he could not tear himself away."

• Narcissus was fascinated by his own image and couldn't look away.

• Narcissus was bored by his own reflection and wanted to leave.

• Narcissus was angry at his own reflection and turned away.

• Narcissus was indifferent to his own reflection and walked away.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

FL.ELA.6.R.3.2

Explain how the description of the pool in "Echo and Narcissus" conveys meaning in the text.

• The pool's clarity symbolizes Narcissus's self-obsession.

• The pool's murkiness symbolizes Narcissus's confusion.

• The pool's depth symbolizes Narcissus's wisdom.

• The pool's shallowness symbolizes Narcissus's humility.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

FL.ELA.6.R.2.1

Which of these lines from "Echo and Narcissus" identifies the story as a folktale?

• A focus on human emotions and relationships.
• A detailed description of a city or place.
• Lacking a moral lesson at the end of the story.

• References to the gods or nature in the narrative.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Which word from paragraphs 39-40 help us identify the meaning of "woe".

“Woe is me for I loved in vain!” he cried.

“I loved in vain!” sobbed the voice of Echo among the rocks."

• among

• vain
• joy
• love

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4