文化典故与词义理解
Cultural Allusions and Word Meaning
判断文学文本中词语和短语的含义，包括理解与神话和文化典故有关的指涉（如 Herculean、Achilles' heel）。
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as used in literary texts, including understanding references to mythology and cultural allusions (e.g., Herculean, Achilles' heel)
学习证据 / Evidence
- 解释在文本中遇到的神话典故的含义，例如识别出 'Herculean task' 表示极其困难的任务，并联系 Hercules 的传奇功绩。
- 运用上下文和构词知识来确定诗歌或故事中不熟悉词语的含义，并解释该词语如何有助于语气或意义。
- 识别作者何时使用词语的比喻义而非字面义，并解释该词语在语境中的用意。
- Explain the meaning of an allusion drawn from mythology when encountered in a text, e.g. identify that 'Herculean task' means an extremely difficult task, referencing Hercules' legendary labours
- Use context and knowledge of word parts to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words in a poem or story, explaining how the word contributes to tone or meaning
- Identify when an author is using a word figuratively rather than literally and explain the intended meaning in context
评估问题 / Assessment
当 {{name}} 读到类似“a Herculean task”或“an Achilles heel”的故事时，能理解其含义——或查阅资料并解释背后的神话典故吗？
When {{name}} reads a story that mentions something like "a Herculean task" or "an Achilles heel", can they work out what it means — or look it up and explain the mythological reference behind it?