Emperor's New Clothes

Front

What does the Lord Chancellor's sigh in Scene 1 indicate about his feelings towards the Emperor's spending?

Back

He thinks the Emperor spends too much money on clothes.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What does the line 'His pride will be our fortune' reveal about the tailors' intentions?

Back

It indicates that the tailors plan to exploit the Emperor's pride to trick him.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Why do the tailors appear sleepy in Scene 3?

Back

They have been lounging around doing nothing.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

Front

What does the word 'duped' mean as used by the Emperor in Scene 7?

Back

Tricked.

Front

Why does the Emperor nearly faint in Scene 6?

Back

He is shocked by the idea that he could be a fool.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Emperor's New Clothes'?

Back

The dangers of vanity and pride.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

How do the tailors deceive the Emperor?

Back

They pretend to make invisible clothes that only the wise can see.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Front

What lesson can be learned from the Emperor's experience?

Back

One should not let pride cloud their judgment.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What role does the crowd play in the story?

Back

They reflect the societal pressure and the consequences of the Emperor's vanity.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What does the Emperor's reaction to the crowd's laughter signify?

Back

It shows his realization of being tricked and the impact of public opinion.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3