Narcissus and Echo

Book Name: Narcissus and Echo

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Vocabulary- List the word, syllabicate it, write the page number you found it on, what it means to you and rewrite the sentence that used the word in book.

Unusual Word 1: Narcissist

Page number: None

Definition: Loves themselves

Sentence as used in story:Narcissus came upon a clear spring at Donacon in Thespia and, as he bent low to take a drink, for the first time caught sight of himself reflected in the pool. Try as he might to touch this exquisite person in the waters, however, he never could.

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Unusual Word 2: Echo

Page number: There is none

Definition:

• (Greek mythology) a nymph who was spurned by Narcissus and pined away until only her voice remained

Sentence as used in story: Echo fell in love with a vain youth named Narcissus, who was the son of the blue Nymph Leiriope of Thespia.

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Summary - Somebody, Wanted, But, So Then

Narcissus wanted to have himself but he never could so he stabbed himself and then he died.

Review - Good things, things you liked, or didn’t, who would like it, why should I read it: This story was cool. It is from Greek Mythology.