Figurative Language
What point of view is this story told in?
Third Person
Which answer choice best shows the theme of Arachne?
A. It's unwise for a person to make claims they can't support
B. Pride and overconfidence can lead to a person's demise
C. No matter how skilled someone is, their talents can't compete with gods
D. It's important to maintain a good attitude, even when you lose
B. Pride and overconfidence can lead to a person's demise
Reread paragraph 3. What can we infer about Arachne's personality?
She is very arrogant and prideful
Which quote best answers the following question:
What does Arachne's father do for a living?
". . .her father was a humble dyer of wool."
Who is the Protagonist?
Arachne
What was the author's purpose for writing this story?
To engage their reader in an entertaining myth
Why do you think Athena turned Arachne into a spider and cursed her descendants?
Athena cursed Arachne and her family because she continued to insult her rather than apologizing
Which quote from paragraph 4 best foreshadows what will happen to Arachne at the end of the story?
"Reckless girl," she said. ". . .take my advice and ask pardon of Athena for your words."
What does the old woman foreshadow?
That Arachne would be punished for insulting/being disrespectful to the gods
How did Arachne's pride lead to her downfall?
She was too proud to apologize or admit that she was wrong, so she was punished by Athena
What can we infer about Athena's temperament and personality based on her reactions to Arachne's words?
Athena, like many Greek Gods, is easily angered and offended
Which quote best describes Arachne's fate?
Write the entire quote out!
"There before the eyes of the spectators hung a little dusty brown spider on a slender thread."
Why did the author include the simile in paragraph 2?
To emphasize how thin and soft the wool was.
What is the main conflict of the story?
Arachne insults Athena and is challenged to a weaving competition
Why does Athena become so angry at Arachne's loom work?
It implied that Athena was a terrible god because she was trying to bully and trick Arachne
Find a quote that shows imagery and copy it on your answer sheet.
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What is the alliteration in paragraph 2?
". . . watching in wonder the white arms of Arachne. . ."
Which quote best supports the theme?
A. ". . . they remembered the contest with Athena and thought that it was not right for even the best of men to claim equality with the gods."
B. "'When men look at you they may remember that it is not wise to strive with Athena.' At that the body of Arachne shriveled up; her legs grew tiny, spindly, and distorted."
C. "Rest content with your fame of being the best spinner and weaver that mortal eyes have ever beheld."
B. "'When men look at you they may remember that it is not wise to strive with Athena.' At that the body of Arachne shriveled up; her legs grew tiny, spindly, and distorted."
How is Arachne affected when she hears that people believe Athena taught her how to weave?
She becomes enraged and claims to be a much better weaver than Athena, saying that she worked very hard for her skill.
Find a quote that shows Arachne's personality or temper and copy it out.
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