IXL | Compare mythological illustrations

Both of these pictures show harpies, winged monsters with women's faces from Greek and Roman myths. Select the picture that suggests that harpies are dangerous.

A group of soldiers with armor and shields is looking up at the sky. In the sky, there are several creatures flying. They have bird bodies, but human heads. They are flying toward the soldiers with angry expressions on their faces.

Six creatures are standing in a circle. They have bird bodies, but human heads. Their faces are calm and they are smiling slightly.

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Both of these pictures show the underworld, or land of the dead, in Greek myths. Select the picture that suggests that the underworld is a gloomy place.

A woman is standing in a sunny field filled with pink flowers. She is wearing a green dress and holding a harp in her left hand.

A man is leading a woman through a shadowy forest. He is holding a harp in his left hand.

key idea

There are many ways to illustrate a person, place, event, or story. Artists make choices about the colors, composition (the way something is arranged), and details they show in their images.

When you compare two pictures of the same thing, think about how the artists' choices highlight different ideas or feelings.

solution

The picture below suggests that the underworld is a gloomy place. You can tell because the artist uses dark, sad colors.

The other picture has bright colors and shows a sunny place filled with flowers. This suggests that the underworld is a happy or beautiful place.

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