Intro to Mythology

A brief story that sets forth some pointed statement of truth

• fable

• myth

• folktale

• legend

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

story with unbelievable elements, related as if it were true and factual.

• myth

• legend

• tall tale

• fairy tale

Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed, and Davy Crockett are examples of:

• myths

• tall tales

Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty are examples of:

• myths

• legends

• fairy tales

a fictional story that may feature folkloric charters and enchantments.

• fairy tales and folk tales

• myths and legends

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.9

a sacred narrative explaining how the world and humankind came to be in their present form

• tall tale

• fairy tale

• folk tale

• myths

fairies, goblins, elves, and trolls are characters in :

• fairy tales

• myths

a narrative of human actions that are perceived both by teller and listeners to take place within human history and to possess certain qualities that give the tale truth

• fairy tale

• legend

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Beowulf and Robin Hood are examples of:

• Legends

• Myths

This type of story usually contains a moral (lesson):

• legend

• fable

• myth