The assignment for this lesson is to read the summaries of two stories, and respond to the following questions: What is the theme or motif of these two stories? Which elements of the traditional story have been changed in the modern story? How do these changes to the story make the theme or motif seem new and fresh for modern audiences? Passage
Traditional Story:
Arachne, a mortal woman, bragged that she could weave better than everyone, even Athena, the goddess of weaving. Athena overheard her and demanded a test of skill. At their side-by-side looms, each wove gorgeous images. Arachne smiled, realizing that her weaving was more beautiful than Athena's. When Athena saw Arachne's confident smile, she hit Arachne, frightening Arachne into attempting sui(de. Athena felt a rush of sympathy for Arachne and saved her life by turning her into a spider, whose beautiful webs glisten in the sunlight.

Modern Story:
Arianne was the understudy to one of the biggest stars on Broadway, Athena Carmichael, but she knew that she was a better singer than Athena. She bragged to everyone who would listen that she was the real star. Athena overheard her and challenged her to a sing-off — the winner would be the star, and the lo5er would leave the production. While Arianne was singing a gorgeous song that highlighted her amazing voice, she noticed that Athena looked worried. Arianne smiled with confidence. Unfortunately, as she smiled, her voice broke and she missed the high note in her big finish. Having lost the sing-off, Arianne left the production and was forced to take a job as a singing waitress.

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Which of the following best states the purpose of an import quota? a. to prevent a budget deficit. b. to reduce competition from foreign producers. c. to increase the gross domestic product. d. to lower taxes and limit government spending

Diego rivera was a famous artist from mexico. most of his paintings were murals. murals are paintings that are made directly on a wall. rivera thought that all people should be able to see beautiful art, not just people who could afford to go to museums. this is why he painted most of his murals on the walls of public buildings

Ajourney with my father adapted from my reminiscences by sir rabindranath tagore probably in order to teach me to be careful, my father placed a little small change in my charge and required me to keep an account of it. he also entrusted me with the duty of winding his valuable gold watch for him. he overlooked the risk of damage in his desire to train me to a sense of responsibility. when we went out together for our morning walk, he would ask me to give alms to any beggars we came across. but i never could render him a proper account at the end of it. one day, my balance was larger than the account warranted. "i really must make you my cashier," observed my father. "money seems to have a way of growing in your hands! " that watch of his i wound up with such indefatigable1 zeal that it had very soon to be sent to the watchmaker's in calcutta. i am reminded of the time when, later in life, i was appointed to manage the estate and had to lay before my father, owing to his failing eyesight, a statement of accounts on the second or third of every month. i had first to read out the totals under each head, and if he had any doubts on any point, he would ask for the details. if i made any attempt to slur over or keep out of sight any item which i feared he would not like, it was sure to come out. so, these first few days of the month were very anxious ones for me. as i have said, my father had the habit of keeping everything clearly before his mind—whether figures of accounts, or ceremonial arrangements, or additions or alterations to property. he had never seen the new assembly hall built at bolpur, and yet, he was familiar with every detail of it from questioning those who came to see him after a visit to bolpur. he had an extraordinary memory, and when once he got hold of a fact, it never escaped him. my father asked me to copy the favourite verses, with their translation, from the book he liked reading every day. at home, i had been a boy of no account. here, when these important functions were entrusted to me, i felt the glory of the situation. 1. tireless 7 how does the narrator support the idea that his father keeps everything clearly before his mind? a. by giving the example of his father's response when his account did not tally with the money that he had in hand b. by mentioning that his father was interested in everything that happened around him c. by giving the example of his father knowing every detail of the new assembly hall at bolpur d. by mentioning that his father had marked his favorite verses from his favorite book