Birth of the Universe

The first three paragraphs of the story are one part of the plot, introducing the characters and setting. What part of the plot is this?

• Character-Setting Part

• Rising Action

• Exposition

• Plot A

One word to characterize or describe Cronus is "prideful". Which sentence from the passage proves it?

• A. "However, Uranus was a cruel husband and an even crueler father."

• B. "All were too afraid, except the youngest Titan, Cronus."

• C. "Gaea, who as an earth goddess had the gift of prophecy, informed Cronus, in his father's presence, that one day he too would be overthrown by his son."

• D. "When Cronus protested that his great strength would protect him, his parents reminded him that no one can escape his or her fate."

Look at the paragraph that we just read. What word pair could we use to characterize Cronus?

• Loving and caring

• Paranoid and afraid

• Shy and nervous

• Exhausted and grumpy

Gaea tells Cronus that one day his child will defeat him. What part of the plot is this?

• Resolution

• Conflict

• Final Climax

• Initiating Event

Based on the paragraphs that we just read, what is one word we could use to characterize Rhea?

• Bored

• Lazy

• Hopeful

• Athletic

Rhea could be described as hopeful. Which sentence from the passage proves it?

• Each time Rhea presented her husband with his newborn child, she hoped that he would share her joy.

• Would this child grow up to threaten his power?

• He quickly would open his gigantic mouth and swallow the infant whole.

• Rhea's sorrow and anger became intolerable.

The Rule of Three is a pattern in many stories where an author shows a group of three characters, events, objects, or something else.

Where do you see the Rule of Three in this story?

While Rhea looked on with long-awaited satisfaction, Cronus's stomach became so upset that he spat out everything that had stayed in his stomach for so long.

What does this sentence from the passage show about Rhea?

• She feels guilty for betraying her husband.

• She has patiently wanted this for a while.

• She experiences great pain at the sight of her husband in pain.

• She is disgusted by the sight of her husband puking.

We have reached another important part of the plot, where Cronus must choose whether to surrender or fight. What part of the plot is this?

• Rising Action

• Exposition

• Resolution

• Climax

Be honest. Were you surprised that Cronus chose to fight?

• Yes, I was surprised!

• No, I was not surprised!