Developing understanding of 'The Girl of Ink and Stars' through rich discussions | English

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A central protagonist can be described as ...
- the setting in which the action takes place.
- the main character driving the story. ✓
- the events of the story.
A myth is a ...
- text featuring articles, images and information on diverse topics.
- traditional tale often explaining natural phenomena with supernatural elements. ✓
- text which presents real events, information or knowledge.
Which of the following sentences show a character being brave?
- She stayed silent when witnessing wrongdoing.
- She spoke out against injustice with her voice quivering. ✓
- She defended her beliefs, despite facing criticism. ✓
- He ran away from a challenging situation.
- He avoided trying something new due to fear.
Which of the following texts are likely to contain myths and legends?
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  Myth Atlas ✓
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  Cloudbusting
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  A Journey Through Greek Myths ✓
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  When Stars are Scattered
If someone believes in fate, they might say which of the following?
- 'Nothing matters; it's all random.'
- 'It's all meant to be.' ✓
- 'There's no grand plan; we create our destiny.'
- 'My life's already written.' ✓
- 'Things happen for a reason.' ✓
Cartography is ...
- the study and creation of maps. ✓
- the study of animals.
- the study of myths and legends.