Vocabulary
What is the meaning of "moderate"?
To keep within reasonable limits; not extreme or excessive.
Describe Icarus's relationship with his father, Daedalus.
Daedalus is protective and warns Icarus about flying too high or too low.
What is one major theme of the story?
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It is important to listen to the advice of wise people.
What motivates Icarus to fly?
His desire for freedom and adventure.
What happens to Icarus’s body after he falls?
His body is lost to the sea, leaving his fate uncertain.
What does "anxiety" refer to?
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease.
What happens to Icarus at the end of the story?
He falls into the sea after the wax in his wings melts.
How does the theme of freedom developed in Icarus's story?
Icarus seeks freedom through flight but pays a tragic price.
Who constructs the wings that Icarus uses? What materials do they use ?
Daedalus, his father, uses feathers from the birds on the island to construct the wings.
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What does "ingenious" mean?
Smart, Clever, original, and inventive.
What lesson can be learned from Icarus's flight?
The importance of listening to warnings and understanding one's limits.
What does Icarus’s ambition teach readers about human nature?
It reflects the desire to achieve greatness and the risks associated with it.
Describe the setting of the story.
The story is set in ancient Greece, primarily on the island of Crete.
Create a sentence using the word anxiety.
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What does "frantic" mean?
Wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotions.
Summarize the main event in the story of Icarus.
Icarus flies too close to the sun with wings made of feathers and wax, leading to his downfall.
What is the definition or meaning of theme?
A lesson learned by the character through their experiences or actions.
What warning does Daedalus give Icarus?
He warns Icarus not to fly too high or too low.
What island does Daedalus fly to after Icarus dies?
Sicily
What does "prowess" refer to?
Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.
Summarize the beginning of the text.
Daedalus is punished on the island of Crete by King Minos because Theseus escapes the labyrinth he created.
How does the theme of parental guidance (parents giving guidance) appear in the story?
Daedalus represents wise guidance that Icarus ignores.
What are the consequences of Icarus ignoring his father's advice?
He falls into the sea and drowns when his wings fail.
What island is named after Icarus?
Icaria