Myths, Myths, Myths
Narrative technique that the author uses to develop the character of Orpheus. (2)
C. The author uses indirect characterization to show his devotion to Eurydice.
Bonus: The difference between a theme and a statement is...
The statements have characters and actions, the themes can apply to more than one text and are life lessons.
The author uses the expository technique... (9)
The revision that shows the correct use of punctuation is... (7)
B. Few myths speak so expressively to the fragility of human resolve and the tragic cost of hesitation. Orpheus-forever mourning Eurydice-became the symbol of the artist as a mourner.
This perspective is revealed by the author including... (3)
a description of the gods' conditions as "cruel...for so human a weakness."
The effect of the author using granted instead of gave is... (6)
The author uses a counterclaim to address the claim that students need recess to relieve stress and anxiety by... (10)
The student should change... (12)
B. Change sentence 2 to: "When everyone wears the same outfit, it reduces the chances of bullying."
The author feels strongly that... (3)
The gods' requirement that Orpheus does not look back was unfair.
The MOST evident key feature of myths in this passage is... (4)
B. The inclusion of supernatural elements and heroic quests.
Ryan Nguyen's perspective: The author feels strongly that... (11)
B. recess will improve high school students' mental health.
Bonus: Punctuation should always _________ if it is a list (commas, semicolons, or dashes).
match
ONE possible theme for "Orpheus: Musician of the Underworld" (1)
Not following directions can lead to failure OR Using persistence and talent can lead to a chance to succeed
The sentence that BEST describes the author perspective is... (5)
Orpheus is daring due to desperation and grief.
Ryan Nguyen suggests that time devoted to recess benefits students since it would... (8)
relieve stress and help teens focus later on.
Bonus: A semicolon combines...
2 independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction like and or but
ONE possible statement that supports your theme for "Orpheus: Musician of the Underworld" (1)
By defying the gods and looking back, Orpheus lost Eurydice. OR Orpheus let his music shine and did not let the terrifying Underworld stop his plans.
The description that BEST explains how the author corroborates the perspective is... (5)
by describing Orpheus as driven to attempt the unthinkable
Reagan Zuber contends that setting aside time would hurt [students'] education because it would... (8)
cause more stress by taking away from academics.
Bonus: 2 Narrative Techniques are...
characters, characterization, dialogue, figurative language, theme, conflict, etc.