Quiz: Myths/Folklore and Elements of a Short Story

Why have humans told stories throughout the ages?

• to entertain

• to teach

• to explain the mysteries of the world

• all of the above

How were Native American myths passed down to the next generation?

• orally

• through signs and symbols

• they were recorded

• they were written down

What are traditional stories that explain beliefs, customs, or natural phenomena through the actions of gods or heroes?

• folklore

• myths

• short stories

• fables

Fairy tales, fables, and legends are examples of:

• myths

• personal narratives

• folklore

• nonfiction

 

What is a recurrent symbol or motif used in literature, art, or mythology - like Warrior, Villain, Hero, Heroine, etc.?

• custom

• archetype

• archaeologist

• theme

 

Main idea or underlying meaning a writer explores in a novel, short story, or any other literary work is a:

• setting

• plot

• conflict

• theme

What is the sequence of events that make up a story?

• plot

• setting

• conflict

• theme

What are the people, animals, or imaginary creatures that take part in a story?

• heroes and villains

• actors

• characters

• tricksters

What is the struggle or problem in a story?

• theme

• conflict

• setting

• character

The exposition...

• Introduces the reader to the characters and setting

• moralIs the part of the story when the conflict is resolved

• is the part of the story where a character changes

• is the part of the story where the events help the reader understand what the conflict is