Academic Vocabulary
The universal message or lesson about life that the author wants us to learn
theme
What does this myth attempt to explain?
(recall the 3 options that we discussed)
the human condition
What does this myth attempt to explain
(recall the 3 options that we discussed)
the formation of natural landmarks
Many long years ago, there lived an arrogant and cruel young lord who ruled over a small village in the western hills of Japan. Using your knowledge of the story and context clues, what does arrogant mean?
displaying a sense of self-importance; conceited
Emily Dickinson
showed or delivered
conveyed
Pandora's box explains the value of _______
hope
What does the Creator change Loo-Wit into?
Mount St. Helens (a volcano)
What event in the story makes the son decide to disobey the decree even though he might be punished?
his mother marks a path so he will not get lost on his way back
How does the poet convey the theme?
using an object or color ot represent a bigger idea
symbolism
What is the word that is used to refer to the fancy box or dowry that is delivered with Pandora?
casket
What does the Creator grant Loo-Wit in exchange for fire?
Why are the wise me of the village unable to solve the puzzle posed by Lord Higa?
They are too young and don't have enough experience to figure out the solution
a strong wind
gale
to break down information or ideas in order to explain or teach it
analyze
What human characteristic does Zeus have?
vengefulness
eager to punish
extreme anger
unwilling to forgive
The conflict surrounds the people's dissatisfaction with what the Creator gives them. What, then, is the theme of this myth?
If people are not satisfied with what they have they find it hard to leave well enough alone.
What lesson does the young lord learn at the end of the story?
that the elderly are wise
to destroy the self-confidence of; to bewilder or embarrass
abash
to put things together in order to show a connection or relationship
synthesis
What culture does this myth come from?
Greek
What culture does this myth come from?
Native American
What is the universal theme of this folktale?
Our elders have wisdom to share and deserve to be treated with respect.
the furthest limit; or the extreme degree or nature of something
extremity