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my Notes
Notice &
Note

Contrasts and
Contradictions

Prepare to Read

GENRE STUDY Perseus and the Fall of Medusa is a Greek
myth told in the form of a play. A myth is an ancient story that
may be about the idea of good and evil. A play is a story that
can be performed for an audience.

• Plays use of lines of dialogue to reveal the plot.
• Plays use stage directions to help set the scene and to

develop the characters. Stage directions are set in italics.
• Characters in myths typically include gods, goddesses, or

other beings with superhuman power.

SET A PURPOSE Think about what you know about myths.
What do you want to learn about some of the mythical
characters in this play? Write your ideas below.

CRITICAL
VOCABULARY
devised

distress
odyssey

destiny
Build Background: mortal
Heroes in Greek Mythology

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