Apollo and Daphne - Context Clues

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2 questions

1

What does the word “shrank” suggest about what Daphne feels about Apollo?

Daphne feels like Apollo will protect her.

Daphne is not attracted to/in love with Apollo

Daphne thinks she needs to lose weight.

Daphne is afraid of Apollo.

“Scarcely had she spoken, when a stiffness seized all her limbs”

"The nymph, now changed into a laurel tree, bowed its head in grateful acknowledgment.”

“[Apollo] felt the flesh tremble…and lavished kisses on the wood.”

“you shall assuredly be my tree. I will wear you for my crown.”

What does the word “shrank” suggest about what Daphne feels about Apollo?

Daphne feels like Apollo will protect her.

Daphne is not attracted to/in love with Apollo

Daphne thinks she needs to lose weight.

Daphne is afraid of Apollo.

Which phrase best supports the answer to Part 1?

“Scarcely had she spoken, when a stiffness seized all her limbs”

"The nymph, now changed into a laurel tree, bowed its head in grateful acknowledgment.”

“[Apollo] felt the flesh tremble…and lavished kisses on the wood.”

“you shall assuredly be my tree. I will wear you for my crown.”