Medusa- Snake-Haired Monster

This play is based on what story genre?

• Fairy Tale

• Myth

• Realistic Fiction

• Legend

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CCSS.RL.4.5

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What is the main setting of the play?

• far away in the King's Castle

• in the clouds on Mt. Olympus

• the rocky cliffs of Medusa's lair

• Ancient Greece,

  on the island of Seriphos

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

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In a play the Cast of Characters are the...

• author

• audience

• stage hands

• actors

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.7

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CCSS.RL.5.10

In a Myth, who plays an important part in the plot?

• Gods & Goddesses

• Animals

• Greece

• Monsters

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

The word immortal means...

• dying young

• living forever, or lasting forever in people's memories

• precious moments in time

• living to be 90 years old

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

Who is the hero or protagonist in the play?

• Medusa

• Perseus

• King of Seriphos

• Danae

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.7

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What is a quest?

• a new job

• a conflict between countries

• types of characters

• a long, difficult task

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.3.4

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What type of ruler is the King of Seriphos?

• wise & calm

• uncaring & mean

• brave & honorable

• kind & timid

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which line from the play supports your answer to the question about the king?

• "Always a pleasure to see you."

• "He starts to draw his sword."

• "I like this idea!"

• "Your people are suffering and you do nothing to help them."

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.7

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CCSS.RL.3.5

Why do the king & his advisers want to send Perseus on a dangerous quest? (characters’ motivation)

• They want to get rid of him so the king can marry Danae

• They hate Medusa & want her dead

• They think he will be successful

• To make the king more powerful

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

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