Question

test - part 2 pg
directions: answer the questions based on the three passages about echo and narcissus.

1. in passage 1 how is echo’s character most clearly shaped by her curse?

a. it causes her to lose interest in speaking with others.
b. it forces her to wander silently in the forest without sound.
c. it prevents her from fully expressing her love for narcissus.
d. it encourages her to trick narcissus by using repeated words.

1. in passage 2 how does the structure of the poem contribute to its meaning?

a. the short rhyming stanzas emphasize the simplicity and inevitability of the tragic events.
b. the free verse structure highlights the chaotic relationship between echo and narcissus.
c. the lack of rhyme mirrors echo’s inability to use her own words.
d. the long, complex stanzas reflect narcissus’s deep self - awareness.

1. which statement best compares the themes of passage 1 and passage 3?

a. both highlight echo’s ability to overcome her curse through wisdom and strength.
b. passage 1 shows that true love is eternal, while passage 3 shows that pride always leads to downfall.
c. passage 1 suggests curses can be broken by fate, while passage 3 suggests they can only be broken by the gods..
d. both emphasize the destructive power of pride, but passage 3 shows redemption while passage 1 shows tragedy

1. what theme is most evident in passage 3?

a. love and pride inevitably lead to destruction.
b. beauty is the most powerful force in human relationships.
c. strength and humility can overcome curses and transform fate.
d. the gods control the destiny of mortals, no matter what they do.

Explanation:

To answer these questions, we analyze each based on the Echo and Narcissus myth and passage analysis:

Question 16

Echo’s curse (repeating others’ words) prevents her from expressing her love for Narcissus freely.

• Option a: Her curse relates to repeating, not losing interest in speaking. Eliminate.
• Option b: The curse is about speech, not silent wandering. Eliminate.
• Option c: Correct—her curse (repeating words) stops her from fully expressing love.
• Option d: The curse is not about tricking, but repeating. Eliminate.

Question 17

Poem structure (short rhyming stanzas) emphasizes simplicity/inevitability of tragedy.

• Option a: Short rhyming stanzas fit simplicity/inevitability of tragic events. Correct.
• Option b: Free verse implies chaos, but the myth’s tragedy is inevitable, not chaotic. Eliminate.
• Option c: Lack of rhyme is not tied to Echo’s inability (her curse is repetition, not no rhyme). Eliminate.
• Option d: Long stanzas don’t reflect Narcissus’ self - awareness; short stanzas fit the myth’s tone. Eliminate.

Question 18

Compare themes of Passage 1 and 3.

• Option a: Echo does not overcome her curse in the myth. Eliminate.
• Option b: Passage 1 (Echo’s love) shows eternal love; Passage 3 (Narcissus’ pride) shows downfall. Correct.
• Option c: Curses are not broken by fate/gods as described. Eliminate.
• Option d: Passage 1 focuses on love, not pride’s destruction. Eliminate.

Question 19

Theme of Passage 3 (likely about overcoming curses with strength/humility).

• Option a: “Inevitably” is too absolute; the myth allows for transformation. Eliminate.
• Option b: Beauty is not the main force (pride/love are). Eliminate.
• Option c: Correct—strength/humility can overcome curses (matches the myth’s potential for redemption/transformation).
• Option d: The myth shows mortals can impact fate, not just gods. Eliminate.

Answer:

s:

1. c. It prevents her from fully expressing her love for Narcissus.
2. a. The short rhyming stanzas emphasize the simplicity and inevitability of the tragic events.
3. b. Passage 1 shows that true love is eternal, while Passage 3 shows that pride always leads to downfall.
4. c. Strength and humility can overcome curses and transform fate.