If we don't know an answer to a question about a story, where can we look?
Back at the story (in the text).
What is the vocabulary word for "a landscape that is mostly deserted with few, if any, plants or animals?"
Desolate
What is the setting in a story?
Where and when the story takes place.
There was a large "audience" at Suzie's choir performance.
The origin of the word "audience" is the Latin word "aud" meaning "hear." Who were the people at Suzie's choir performance?
People who listen to or hear a program.
What is the central idea or message in a piece of writing?
Theme
The fish at the "aquarium" were colorful and fun to watch.
The origin of the word "aquarium" is the Latin word "aqu" meaning "water." Where did I most likely see the fish?
In a water container for fish.
What is Theseus's problem at the beginning of "The Hero and the Minotaur?"
Theseus wants to find his father.
What vocabulary word means "an act that conceals the truth or gives a false impression?"
Deception
What is the vocabulary word for "brave and courageous?"
Valiant
Myths are made up stories that often explain _____________________.
A natural phenomena (such as a constellation like Corona Borealis or the Aegean Sea).
King Aegeus is the ruler of what city?
Athens
The first "astronauts" to land on the moon were Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong.
The origin of the word "astronauts" is the Greek word "astro" meaning "star," or "outer space." What were Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong?
A person traveling to the stars/space.
What is the vocabulary word for "firmly dedicated to something?"
Steadfast
What vocabulary word means "unaware of something?"
Oblivious
My parents are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary.
The origin of the word anniversary is the Latin word ann meaning "year." What are my parents most likely celebrating?
The 40th year they've been together (married for 40 years).
Unicycle, unibrow, and unicorn all share the Latin root "uni." What does "uni" mean?
One
Who is Theseus's mother?
Princess Aethra of Troezen.
What vocabulary word means "boldness that comes from confidence or arrogance?"
Audacity
What is the setting in "The Hero and the Minotaur?" (There are three).
Troezen, Greece, and Athens
What vocabulary word means "depressing and dismal or showing low spirits?"
Somber
What is the vocabulary word for "notable deeds or heroic achievements?"
Exploits
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