Prometheus
Who is Prometheus?
A young Titan who Zeus was not pleased with
Polytheism
the belief in or worship of more than one god.
Who is Odysseus?
A adventurous traveler who has composed his adventures into stories
RL5
ELAGSE6RL5: Analyze how a particularsentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and contributesto the development of the theme, setting, or plot.
What was the them of the story of the Cyclops and Odysseus?
Physical strength has no match for intelligence
“It was so hot, so quick; it bit sharply when you touched it, and for pure spite, made the shadows dance.”
This is an figurative language example of:
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Personification
TRUE OR FALSE:
There are Gods who are brother/sister and share children with each other
TRUE
In Paragraph 32, Odysseus refers to the Cyclops as a "fool". What does he mean by that?
A: Not intelligent
B: Easy to trick
C: Will fall asleep soon
D: No Self Control
B: Easy to trick
RL4
ELAGSE6RL4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.
Select the paragraph that shows that the narrator of the myth is telling this story long after it happened.
(Prometheus)
A. Paragraph 15
B. Paragraph 16
C. Paragraph 17
D. Paragraph 18
D. Paragraph 18
How would Zeus describe man’s life without knowledge of fire?
A: Man is limited without knowledge of fire.
B: Man is like a wild animal without knowledge of fire.
C: Man is happier without knowledge of fire.
C: Man is happier without knowledge of fire.
Imagine that this myth will be given a new title. Which choice BEST describes a theme of the story? (Prometheus)
A. Zeus and Prometheus Disagree About Man
B. The Gift of Knowledge Comes With a Price
C. Without Fire, Man Would Be a Beast-like Creature
D. Fire Should Belong to the Gods Alone
B. The Gift of Knowledge Comes With a Price
"Give me more, please, and tell me your name, here and now - I would like to make you a gift that will please you" BEST implies that the Cyclops is going to be kinder to Odysseus and his men.
TRUE or FALSE?
What is TRUE
RL6
ELAGSE6RL6: Explain how an author developsthe point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.
How does paragraph 14 contribute to the development of the plot? (Prometheus)
It shows how people changed after Prometheus gave them knowledge of fire.
Which quote from the story BEST supports the correct answer to Part 1?
A: “Man does not have fire, true, nor the crafts which fire teaches.” (5)
B: “On the other hand, he does not know disease, warfare, old age, or that inward pest called worry.” (5)
B: “On the other hand, he does not know disease, warfare, old age, or that inward pest called worry.” (5)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Without saying Zeus, name five Gods and what they are a God of.
Example: Zeus: God of Thunder
You have 30 seconds!
Answers may vary. They must answer four!
Which paragraph, in the book, best suggests that the Cyclops is dangerous?
(HINT: It is between 30-40)
What is Paragraph 34
Explain the purpose the RACE strategy
Answers may vary
Which of the following BEST describes what Odysseus expected to happen after he gave the Cyclops a false name?
The Cyclops would call out for help, but he would not get help because of the lie Odysseus told about his name.
Reread paragraph 9. What sentence from the paragraph BEST explains the danger Zeus sees in man becoming too proud.
"He will grow big and poisoned with pride and fancy himself a God..."
Consider the passages from The Odyssey and “Prometheus.” Which statement is true about the settings and characters of these texts?
A. Both texts are set in ancient Greece; both texts include characters that are human and not human.
B. Both texts are set in caves; both texts are about men who don’t know how to use fire.
C. “Prometheus” is set in a cave while the passage from The Odyssey is set on a mountaintop; both texts include characters that are not human.
D. Both texts are set in ancient Greece; “Prometheus” has only gods for characters, while the passage from The Odyssey has only human characters.
A. Both texts are set in ancient Greece; both texts include characters that are human and not human.
Which choice BEST describes how paragraph 34 contributes to the development of the story?
A: It shows that the Cyclops has decided not to eat anybody because of the gift.
B: It shows how Odysseus’s relationship with the Cyclops is improving.
C: It shows how dangerous it is for Odysseus and his men to be trapped by the Cyclops.
C: It shows how dangerous it is for Odysseus and his men to be trapped by the Cyclops.
How does the author's choice of using a third-person narrator affect the reader's understanding of Odysseus's actions?
A) The third-person narration allows the reader to see Odysseus's actions from an objective viewpoint, highlighting his bravery and cunning.
B) The third-person narration allows the reader to understand Odysseus's thoughts and feelings, making him a more relatable character.
C) The third-person narration allows the reader to experience the story from the perspective of the Cyclops, providing a different understanding of the events.
D) The third-person narration allows the reader to see the story from the perspective of Odysseus's crew, offering a more detailed account of the events.
A) The third-person narration allows the reader to see Odysseus's actions from an objective viewpoint, highlighting his bravery and cunning.
Prometheus uses personification in paragraph 12 when he describes fire as having human qualities:
It is an ill-natured spirit, a little brother of the sun, but if you handle it carefully, it can change your whole life. It is very greedy; you must feed it twigs, but only until it becomes a proper size. Then you must stop, or it will eat everything in sight—and you too. If it escapes, use this magic: water. It fears the water spirit, and if you touch it with water, it will fly away until you need it again.
Which statement BEST explains why Prometheus uses personification when describing fire?
A: When Prometheus uses personification, he shows how fire represents the strong feelings man will experience after he loses his ignorance.
B: When Prometheus uses personification, he explains that fire is literally a person who is unpredictable and needs to be managed well.
C: When Prometheus uses personification, he shows that he wants man to understand fire’s relationship to the sun.
D: When Prometheus uses personification, he makes it easier for man to understand fire by comparing fire’s qualities to a person’s.
When Prometheus uses personification, he makes it easier for man to understand fire by comparing fire’s qualities to a person’s.