Perseus and the Fall of Medusa

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Why does King Polydectes ask Perseus to bring him the head of Medusa? A. He thinks having it will protect his kingdom from Zeus. B. He hopes having it will make Danae fall in love with him. C. He thinks asking for it will urge Perseus to give him a better gift. D. He hopes asking for it will cause Perseus to leave his mother behind and not return.

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He hopes asking for it will cause Perseus to leave his mother behind and not return.

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Which event is most important and should be part of a summary of the play? A. King Polydectes is pleased to meet Andromeda. B. King Polydectes accepts a golden goblet as a gift. C. Perseus saves Andromeda from a hungry sea monster. D. Danae suggests that the group leave and celebrate a wedding.

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Perseus saves Andromeda from a hungry sea monster.

Front

What does the word remarkable mean as it is used in the play?

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amazing

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Why do the gods visit Perseus in Medusa’s bedroom?

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to give him the tools he needs to beat her

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What figurative language is the following sentence... He runs as slow as a turtle.

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Simile

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What figurative language is the following sentence... My mom is a thesaurus she knows so many words.

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Metaphor

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What figurative language is the following sentence... The moon followed our car as we were driving home last night.

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Personification

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What figurative language is the following sentence... Peter Piper Picked Pretty Pink Pencils from the teachers basket?

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Alliteration