RL.4.4 Understanding Mythological References

What does the phrase "Herculean task" mean in a story?

• A task that is very easy to complete

• A task that requires great strength or effort

• A task that is impossible to complete

• A task that is very quick to finish

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

In the context of a story, what does the word "Achilles' heel" refer to?

• A person's greatest strength

• A person's hidden talent

• A person's point of weakness

• A person's favorite hobby

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

If a character in a story is described as having a "Midas touch," what does it mean?

• They are very clumsy

• They are very lucky

• Everything they touch turns to gold

• They are very forgetful

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What does the phrase "Pandora's box" mean when used in a story?

• A box full of treasures

• A source of endless problems

• A place of safety

• A box that cannot be opened

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

In a story, if someone is described as having "the strength of Atlas," what does it imply?

• They are very weak

• They are very strong

• They are very fast

• They are very wise

What does the phrase "Sisyphean task" mean in a story?

• A task that is never-ending and futile

• A task that is very rewarding

• A task that is very easy

• A task that is very dangerous

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

If a character is described as having "the wisdom of Solomon," what does it mean?

• They are very foolish

• They are very wise

• They are very strong

• They are very fast

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the phrase "caught between Scylla and Charybdis" mean in a story?

• Being in a very safe situation

• Being in a situation with two bad choices

• Being in a very happy situation

• Being in a situation with two good choices

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

In a story, what does the phrase "opening a can of worms" mean?

• Solving a problem easily

• Creating a lot of new problems

• Finding a hidden treasure

• Making a delicious meal

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the phrase "the sword of Damocles" mean when used in a story?

• A situation of great comfort

• A situation of impending danger

• A situation of great wealth

• A situation of great peace

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9