Comprehension Questions Part 1
True or False: Prometheus is a Titan.
True.
Who saved Prometheus at the end of the story?
Heracles.
Personification is when non-human things are given ___ characteristics.
Personification is when non-human things are given human characteristics.
What does the theme mean when talking about a story?
The theme is the central idea or message that the author wants to convey to the reader.
Describe Zeus in 5 words.
Answers will vary.
Powerful, strong, God, demanding, God of Thunder, ect.
Fill in the blanks below by using words from the word bank.
Word Bank: Zeus, Prometheus
_____ believes fire will make humans more interesting.
______ believes fire will make humans more dangerous.
Prometheus believes fire will make humans more interesting.
Zeus believes fire will make humans more dangerous.
What is an example of personification?
B) The sun smiled down on us.
What is figurative language?
Non-literal language.
According to Zeus, why were humans created?
To worship the Gods.
What was Prometheus's punishment?
He was chained to a mountain and had vultures eating him alive for centuries.
Why do authors use personification?
Answers will vary.
It can make the writing more interesting. It can help people better understand concepts.
In the sentence "Time flies when you're having fun," time is being compared to a:
A) Bird
Before humans are given fire, how are they similar to beasts (animals)?
They live in caves. They do not have protection from beasts and weather. They eat their meat raw.
How did Prometheus get the humans to not be scared of the fire?
He took a newly killed deer and held it over fire. The people saw this and became hungry and interested.
Read the sentence below.
"It was so hot, so quick; it bit sharply when you touched it" (11).
What does this sentence mean?
The fire would burn and hurt you if you touched it.
Find a sentence from Prometheus that uses figurative language.
Answers will vary.
Why does Zeus say people are happy without fire? Provide a sentence or paragraph for text evidence.
They do not know disease, warfare, old age, or worry (5).
Name 3 ways of how the lives of the humans changed once they had fire.
Villages and towns were built. Men were cooking food. Using fire as light. Making ships and weapons. Riding in chariots.
Describe an instance of personification in the story of Prometheus. Provide a paragraph number!
Prometheus uses personification to describe and introduce fire to the humans so they can better understand the fire.
Paragraphs 11 and 12.
What do you think could be an overall theme of the story Prometheus?
Answers will vary.
Knowledge comes with a price.
Sacrifice for the greater good.
Cost of defying authority
Consequences of disobedience