Origin myths explain how...

Phenomena such as earthquakes, mountains, and streams came to exist

The purpose of a myth is to

entertain, inform, and/or explain.

give another perspective on life.

teach humans to love another no matter what.

Myths contain these elements of storytelling:

comedic relief, love stories, sirens, and cake.

plot, characters, setting, and theme.

the sequence of events that make up a story.

a person, an animal, or an imaginary creature that takes part in the action of a literary work.

the time and place of the action.

the message about life or human nature that is conveyed.

a person, an animal, or an imaginary creature that takes part in the action of a literacy work.

the sequence of events that make up a story.

the time and place of the action.

the message about life or human nature that is conveyed.

the time and place of the action.

a person, an animal, or an imaginary creature that takes part in the action.

the sequence of events that make up a story.

A quality of a myth is

often unrealistic and illogical.

creepy characters that scare humans.

it has to be humorous and educational.

an animal is always the main character.

A quality of a myth is

it can have inanimate objects and characters that change.

about Greek Gods and the underworld.

relevant to superficial features and special super powers.

Myths

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CCSS

RL.4.9, RL.1.3, RL.1.10

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is a myth?

Fictional tale explaining actions of gods or heroes

Fictional tale about a larger than life hero

True story about gods and goddesses

Story with animal characters

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What are the features of a myth?

Animal characters, based on fact

Long, narrative poem, larger-than-life her

Teaches lesson, heroes, animal characters

Heroes, gods/goddesses, elements of nature, teaches lesson

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What types of questions are addressed by myths?

What is the meaning of life?

What gods and heroes do

Origins of nature

Long journeys

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What did the ancient greeks value, based on their myths?

Boldness and physical attractiveness

Fighting the power and being yourself

Being brave and fighting

Strength, family, humility

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a legend?

widely told story about the present

long, epic poem

widely told story about the past

short, narrative poem

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

True or False: Some legends are based on fact, while others are purely fictional

True

False

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Define a myth

a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated.

a short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral.

a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.

an account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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Myths

19 questions

What is a myth?

What are the features of a myth?

What types of questions are addressed by myths?

What did the ancient greeks value, based on their myths?

What is a legend?

True or False: Some legends are based on fact, while others are purely fictional

Define a myth

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