WorksheetsInto the Burning Sun/Reconsidering Icarus
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 34mins
Reconsidering Icarus
In stanza 3, the speaker observes that some "hubris" is necessary to:
Learn how to swim
Do things that once were impossible
Follow the same path as those before us
Please everyone around us
Reconsidering Icarus
The imagery in stanza 1 helps the reader -
understand the circumstances that make invention necessary
where having too much pride will get you
appreciate their current situation
visualize Daedalus' and Icarus' enthusiasm for flying
Reconsidering Icarus
Lines 5-7 shows that the speaker
wishes they could help them out of the prison
feels as if their punishment is well deserved
disagrees with the Greek gods and goddesses about hubris
believes that Daedalus and Icarus aren't smart enough to make it out of the tower.
Reconsidering Icarus
Which words from the poem show why hubris is necessary?
absent outside ambition
"I will find another way"
and the cold dirt floor
the Mona Lisa
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Athena's dialogue in the play shows her
love for Daedalus
value for humility
disdain for hard work
preference for humans
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Which line from Scene 2 portrays Daedalus as a master craftsman?
Hooray, Daedalus, Hooray!
And the statues. They are so lifelike, we had to tie them down to keep them from wandering off.
Minos plasters a smile on his face.
Daedalus bows. Icarus smiles proudly at his father.
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What is the meaning of the word impervious as it is used in Scene 3
unable to be affected by
doesn't allow things to pass through
able to be killed
not possible
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Read the following lines from the poem:
What could be better punishment than a maze of death? But it would hardly do for them to find the way out. (To the guards) Take them to the tower.
What do these lines tell you about King Minos?
Minos is a just king.
Minos wants to protects his people.
Daedalus deserved his punishment.
He used Daedalus for his talents.
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The stage directions in scene 6 help the reader understand"
the time and the setting of the scene
Daedalus' regrets
Daedalus' failure to complete the wings
Daedalus' pride in his work
What is the central message in the play?
People should heed the warning of those in charge of them.
People should explore their passions.
People need to be careful who they choice as friends.
People should look out for themselves.
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What literary device do we see in scene 2
symbolism
flashback
foreshadowing
alliteration
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Which lines from Scene 4 foreshadows events to come. CHOOSE TWO ANSWERS!!
Well, I was going to say that the Minotaur would be trapped forever.
Is it not possible that one day you could make us fly?
How awful! What are you going to do?
Icarus takes a small mechanical bird from his pocket. He pulls the tail and the wings flap.
