
Myths - A Cruel Lover
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William Watson
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by Mr. Watson
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Human Nature
Natural events
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Based on the illustration from this story, make a prediction about the story.
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Poll
What do you predict this story is about?
A soldier who drinks from a lake.
A story about swimming a long distance.
Someone who falls in love with themselves.
How to plant a garden and grow food.
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Multiple Choice
What is the name of the character who will only repeat what other say?
Her
Echo
Myth
Greek
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Multiple Choice
How did Echo feel about Narcissus?
She was angry with him.
She thought he was handsome.
She called him an idiot.
She didn't mind her punishment.
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Multiple Choice
According to Greek Myth, where do echo's come from?
Echo became weak and only her voice is left.
Making noise in a large room.
By looking into a clear pond.
She lost her voice a long time ago.
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Open Ended
How do you think ancient Greeks felt about selfish behavior?
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Open Ended
Today we have a special word for people who only love themselves. We call them Narcissists, can you guess why?
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Multiple Choice
Part A:
Which explanation about nature is found in the text, “A Cruel Lover?”
The reason a person can be annoying is because they talk nonstop.
The reason ponds are so lovely is because Narcissus saw his handsome reflection.
The reason for an echo is because Echo the nymph faded away in a cave only to repeat the last words heard.
The reason daffodils are the color of the sun is because of Narcissus and his love for himself is like a bright bloom of color.
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Multiple Choice
Part B:
Which detail from the text best supports Part A?
“She talked a lot, and her constant talking angered Hera, the queen of the gods.” (Page 13, Paragraph 1)
“Soon, all that was left of Echo was her voice. These are the echoes we hear today.” (Page 15, Paragraph 2
“When he leaned over to drink, he saw a beautiful face.” (Page 15, Paragraph 5)
“In its place, the gods put a pretty yellow flower.” (Page 17, Paragraph 5)
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