Myths and Fables

True or False: The characters in a fable are usually animals.

• True

• False

True or False: Myths and fables are similar in that they both have morals or lessons.

• True

• False

True or False: The characters in a fable usually lack character development. 

• True

• False

True or False: The gods usually play a role in myths and intervene in the affairs of the characters

• True

• False

Myths and fables are similar to ____________. (Choose all that apply) 

• Nonfiction

• Tall tales

• legends

• Biographies

True or False: Pygmalion is a true story 

• True

• False

How does the speaker’s description of the statue in Pygmalion impact the theme “love and art are powerful forces”? 

• The description demonstrates the author’s tone.

• The description highlights Pygmalion’s character development. 

• The description reveals Pygmalion’s character motivations and feelings towards his work. 

Which quote supports the theme of “pride comes before the fall” in The Stag at the Pool?

• “What a glorious pair of branching horns!” 

• “But as for my spindly-shank of legs, I am heartily ashamed of them.” 

• “Mistaken fool that I was!” “had it not been for these wretched horns my legs would have saved my life.” 

How does the following statement, “But from this day on, you shall only be able to repeat what other people say---and never speak unless someone else speaks first,” develop the theme “love can cause people to suffer?”  

• The statement supports the author’s point of view presented in the text.

• The statement showcases the effects of unrequited love.

• The statement highlights character interactions that support the author’s message.

How does the reference to “the day of Venus’s festival” in the text Pygmalion develop the theme?

• The allusion allows the reader to make connections with the text.

• The reference serves to establish the connection between Pygmalion, Venus, his statue, and love.

• The author uses the festival to develop the setting.