WorksheetsThe Flight of Icarus
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 16mins
What does "prowess" mean?
superior strength and courage
great imagination
feelings of doubt
in an uncontrolled manner
What does "frantically" mean?
having great skill and imagination
superior skill or ability
feelings of doubt
in a quick or nervous way
A traditional story about gods, ancestors, or heroes, told to explain the natural world or the customs and beliefs of a society.
Myth
Plot
Theme
Conflict
Kept within a certain limit
Moderate
Low
High
Conflict
An uneasy or worried feeling
Anxiety
Frantic
Ruffled
Poised
Which word could be used to describe a main theme of the myth?
Escape
Freedom
Fear
Family
How does the setting affect the plot?
Daedalus was an inventor.
The sky was the best option for escape.
It was very cold.
Read the sentence: Daedalus was an ingenious artist and was not discouraged by his failures.
The author’s purpose for using this sentence is to —
Shows us that Daedalus is scared.
Shows us that Daedalus is alone.
Shows that Daedalus is smart and does not give up.
Which is NOT a characteristic of a myth?
Has characters who have special abilities or are gods
Is set in ancient times
Includes events that could not happen in real life
Often tells a story that teaches a lesson relating to a cultural value
It is a true story
"Anxiety" means:
Running late for something.
An uneasy, worried feeling.
Mindfulness
