Figurative Language
Define the word based on the text:
withered
Worn down and wrinkled
Characterize King Acrisius
Selfish, afraid, cruel
Which point of view does the author tell the story?
3rd person
What is 1 theme from the text?
*Hint: Don't use the theme seeds for this one
- You can't avoid/escape fate
- One should not tempt the gods
Determine the figurative language:
"...hope much have entered Perseus' heart..."
Personification
Characterize Danaë
Kind, loving, protective
Use 2 words to describe the tone of the text
Adventurous, exciting, dramatic, etc...
According to this text, what is the quickest way to receive rath from the gods?
Murdering innocent family members
Define the word based on the text:
shrill
Lound, streaking whistle sound
Characterize Polydectes
Cruel, brutal, cunning, manipulative
According to the text, what seems to be the route cause of trouble for the men in the text?
Pride and ego
Why was the ending of the text ironic?
Acrisus dies by the hand of Perseus on accident, despite spending decades running from his fate.
Determine the figurative language:
"No ray of sun looked ever on that country, nor the moon by night."
personification
Characterize Perseus
Impulsive, adventurous, determined
What does the text tell us about the author's views?
The author believes that fate is inevitable regardless of what we do
Describe 2 interventions by the gods in this text
- Zeus turning to rain
- Athena guiding Perseus on his pursuits
- Hermes gives Perseus a sword
Identify the 3 types of figurative language represented:
"They found the Gray Women at last, looking in the wavering light like gray birds, for they had the shape of swans."
**Must get all 3 for the points
1. Imagery
2. Simile - looking in the wavering light like gray birds
3. Metaphor - had the shape of swans
Describe 2 Man vs Man conflicts found in the text
*Both must be correct to get full credit
King vs. Danae – imprisoning her
King vs. Perseus – tries to send him to his death to avoid being killed by him
Perseus vs. Medusa
Polydectes vs. Perseus – wanted his mom not him tried to get him killed
List 1 of the 6 theme seeds that apply to this text, and where it appears.
- People make choices, and choices make people
- Humans have an inherent resilience that triumphs over adversity
- Place/culture impact perception/perspective
- Hope or fear drives human behavior