RL.4.4 Understanding Mythological References

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What does 'Pandora's box' mean?

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A source of endless problems.

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What does 'Sisyphean task' mean?

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A task that is never-ending and futile.

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What does it mean if someone has a 'Midas touch'?

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Everything they touch turns to gold.

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What does 'the strength of Atlas' imply about a person?

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They are very strong.

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What does 'Narcissistic personality' mean?

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Someone who is very self-centered.

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What is a mythological reference?

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A mention of characters, events, or themes from mythology.

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Who is Pandora in mythology?

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A character who opened a box that released all the world's troubles.

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What does 'Achilles' heel' refer to?

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A weakness in someone who is otherwise strong.

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What does 'Herculean effort' mean?

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A very difficult task that requires great strength.

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What does 'Cassandra' mean in a story context?

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Someone who predicts doom but is not believed.