Unit 1.5 Daedalus & Icarus Flashcards
courtyards
an open space exposed to the sky, especially one enclosed on all four sides
history
a chronological record
jeered
to abuse vocally; to taunt
brilliant
bright
luxurious
rich and comfortable
island
an area of land surrounded by water and smaller than a continent
nudged
to push slightly
drooping
to hang or sink down, to sag
crowed
to brag loudly
plume
a big fluffy feather
astonishment
great surprise, amazement
shrill
having a sharp high-pitched tone
myth
tells how something in nature came to be the way it is, or why people act certain ways; often myths contain a lesson about bad behavior
What happens to Icarus at the end of the story?
he sinks deep down into the ocean
Where does Daedalus get the idea for his escape?
from the birds
What causes Icarus’s wing to fall off?
the sun melts the candle wax
What instructions does Daedalus give to Icarus before he flies away?
Dont fly close to the sun.
Who is Icarus?
the son of Daedalus
Why does the sight of birds comfort Daedalus?
the birds are free to come and go
Who was the king of Crete?
Minos
What materials did Daedalus use to craft his wings?
the feathers from the birds with strands of wool from his blanket
