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Plot in Myths (Perseus and Medusa)

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Resolution

a)

An introduction that provides necessary details about characters & setting

b)

the part of the story that develops the problem or conflict through a series of events that builds interest and/or suspense

c)

The turning point of the story where the point or conflict reaches its peak

d)

The event(s) after the climax or turning point, that leads to the resolution

e)

: The conclusion where the problem has been solved. The solution might not be what the reader wants but the conflict has be resolved.

2.

Climax

a)

An introduction that provides necessary details about characters & setting

b)

the part of the story that develops the problem or conflict through a series of events that builds interest and/or suspense

c)

The turning point of the story where the point or conflict reaches its peak

d)

The event(s) after the climax or turning point, that leads to the resolution

e)

: The conclusion where the problem has been solved. The solution might not be what the reader wants but the conflict has be resolved.

3.

Exposition

a)

An introduction that provides necessary details about characters & setting

b)

the part of the story that develops the problem or conflict through a series of events that builds interest and/or suspense

c)

The turning point of the story where the point or conflict reaches its peak

d)

The event(s) after the climax or turning point, that leads to the resolution

e)

: The conclusion where the problem has been solved. The solution might not be what the reader wants but the conflict has be resolved.

4.

Falling Action

a)

An introduction that provides necessary details about characters & setting

b)

the part of the story that develops the problem or conflict through a series of events that builds interest and/or suspense

c)

The turning point of the story where the point or conflict reaches its peak

d)

The event(s) after the climax or turning point, that leads to the resolution

e)

: The conclusion where the problem has been solved. The solution might not be what the reader wants but the conflict has be resolved.

5.

Rising Action

a)

An introduction that provides necessary details about characters & setting

b)

the part of the story that develops the problem or conflict through a series of events that builds interest and/or suspense

c)

The turning point of the story where the point or conflict reaches its peak

d)

The event(s) after the climax or turning point, that leads to the resolution

e)

: The conclusion where the problem has been solved. The solution might not be what the reader wants but the conflict has be resolved.

6.

The chest floated on the water and a fisherman found it along with the princess and her child. The fisherman took them to the ruler of the island. Perseus (the baby) grew to be strong and active.

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

7.

Perseus's mission was to find the head of Medusa but he didn't know where to find her. Luckily Hermes and Athena came to help and gave him courage and tips. He had to trick some old ladies, steel their one eye they shared and then they told him everything he needed to know.

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

8.

Finally Perseus reached the cave of the maidens where he would find what he needed which would make him invisible. He reached Medusa's cave and was unsure of what to do.

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Fallling Action

e)

Resolution

9.

A king had been told by a prophet that one day his own grandson would kill him. So it wouldn't happen he placed his daughter and her son in a chest and threw it into the sea.

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

10.

The King sent Perseus away on a dangerous mission because he was afraid that now that he was so strong he feared Perseus would want to take revenge on him for having turned his mom into a slave.

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

11.

Athena came again to help him. She gave him a mirror to use as a shield . He used it and was able to cut her head off with a sharp sword that Hermes had given him. He put the head in the bag and left.

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

12.

He realized that Medusa's head made a wonderful weapon. If he wished to harm his enemies he only had to use Medusa's head, hold it before their eyes and they would turn to stone.

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution