Words of the Gods (Vocabulary)
This is "a book of maps."
What is an "atlas"?
a blanket
What is "concrete"?
A story that explains something in nature or teaches a lesson is called this.
What is a "myth"
Replace the word in quotes with the correct pronoun: “Hermes” gave the message to Zeus.
What is "he"?
The phrase used to explain how a story moves from beginning to end is called the "_____ arc".
What is "narrative"?
This is "a story that came down from the past."
What is a "legend"?
jealousy
What is "abstract"?
Often appears in myths—like gods flying, animals talking, or magical objects.
What are "supernatural elements?"
Replace the word in quotes with the correct pronoun: “Athena and Artemis” walked into the temple.
What is "they"?
The part of the story with the most tension, where the main character(s) confront their greatest challenge.
What is the "climax"?
This means "able to die" and can also be used as a noun meaning "a human being."
What is a "mortal"?
Which of the following is a concrete noun:
“thunder,” “fear,” or “ambition”?
What is "thunder"?
This part of a myth teaches readers something important, like “curiosity can be dangerous” or “kindness is powerful.”
What is "the takeaway"
Replace the word in quotes with the correct pronoun: The monster took “Athena's" shield.
What is "Her"?
The part of a story where you meet the main character(s) and are introduced to the setting.
What is "exposition"?
This means "to collect something and keep it all for yourself."
What is "hoard"?
Which of the following is an abstract noun:
"echo", "usurper", "misnomer", or "trickster"?
What is "misnomer"?
In the myth of Arachne, a girl brags she’s better than Athena and is turned into a spider. Name the supernatural element in this part of the story.
What is “Athena transforms Arachne into a spider”?
Replace the word in quotes with the correct pronoun: The gods sent a gift to “the villagers.”
What is "them"?
The part of the story after the main character confronts their greatest challenge, where they begin to see how they or their world has changed?
What is "Falling Action" or "Resolution"?
This is "a chaotic situation."
What is "pandemonium"?
Which of the following is a noun phrase that includes a concrete noun?
A) the noisy classroom
B) her happiness
C) their friendship
What is "A"? or What is "the noisy classroom"?
This descriptive phrase, like “grey-eyed Athena” or “swift-footed Achilles,” is often used in myths to highlight a character’s traits and make them more memorable.
What is an "epithet"?
Replace the words in quotes with the correct pronoun: “The ship's” sail is missing.
What is "its"?
The part of the story where tension builds, where challenges appear for the main character(s).
What is "Rising Action"?