Review: Pandora's Box & Old Grandfather

All of the following are true of a folktale EXCEPT . . .

• are simple stories passed down through generations by word of mouth

• provides a moral or universal theme

• provides an explanation for natural events or the origin of human beings

• consists of mostly human characters who face and overcome obstacles

Answer explanation

Myths provide explanations for natural events or the origin of human beings. A folktale does not provide an explanation for natural events.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

All of the following are true of a myth EXCEPT . . .

• It has supernatural events involving one or more gods who experience human emotions such as love, anger, and jealousy

• It is a traditional story of early history where the main characters are gods and supernatural beings

• It provides an explanation for natural events or the origin of human beings

• It consists of mostly human characters who face and overcome obstacles

Answer explanation

Myths might have human characters but the main characters are the gods or supernatural beings.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

A message about life or human nature that is so fundamental to human existence that it is true for all people of all time periods and cultures.

• symbol

• theme

• recurring theme

• universal theme

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

An author's message about life or human nature

• symbol

• theme

• metaphor

• purpose

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

complete the analogy

restrain : control :: ___________ : catch

• ensnare

• deceive

• subtle

• adorn

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

complete the analogy

arrogant : humble :: ___________ : obvious

• ensnare

• deceive

• subtle

• adorn

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

complete the analogy

haughtily : meekly :: ___________ : debase

• ensnare

• deceive

• subtle

• adorn

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

"The Old Grandfather and His Little Grandson" is a folk tale which teaches all of the following lessons EXCEPT. . .

• it teaches the lesson that older people deserve respect

• the son's wife learns the lesson of being more understanding

• the son's wife learns to develop feelings of love for the old grandfather

• it teaches the lesson that family members are responsible for one another

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Which of the following from "Pandora's Box" is not a characteristic unique to the myth genre?

• it has supernatural events involving one or more gods

• the gods or supernatural beings experience human emotions

• the gods punish humans for disobedience

• it teaches the lesson that too much curiosity can get you into trouble.

Answer explanation

folktales and fables can also teach similar lessons

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

In "the Old Grandfather and His Little Grandson," the son and his wife feel ____________ over their treatment of the grandfather and respond by _______________________________.

• anger; taking all of the wooden bowls out of the house

• shame; inviting him back to the table for meals

• relief; asking the grandfather to play with Misha

• justified; reminding Misha how and when respect should be earned

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5