Mythology

1. What is the purpose of a myth? 

• 1. People needed a way to explain phenomena, answer questions, and teach lessons.

• 1. It is fun to make up stories

• 1. The gods were pleased when they were represented in narrative

• 1. To pass the time when they were snow bound in their caves

2. Myths typically involved:

• 1. Superheroes and Supervillians

• 1. Gods and goddesses

• Housepets

• 1. Wild and uncontrollable plant life

A type of narrative literature created by ancient peoples is called a _______. 

• 1. Novel

• Poem

• Myth

• 1. Board game

Weather, fog, thunder, tornadoes and natural disasters such as hurricanes, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes are examples of:

• Bummers

• 1. Celebratory moments throughout the year

• 1. Holidays

• 1. Natural phenomena

Some ancient and current religions worship and recognize multiple deities, or gods. These are known as _________ religions.

• Monotheistic

• Polytheistic

• Myths

• Natural Phenomenon

Some ancient and current religions worship and recognize only one deity or god. These are known as _______ religions.

• Monotheistic

• Polytheistic

• Myths

• 1. Natural Phenomena

An expression meant to call something to mind without directly mentioning it is referred to as:

• Illusion

• Myth

• Allusion

• 1. Natural Phenomena

 __________   is the lesson or moral in a piece of written work.

• Theme

• Topic

• Myth

• Point

Plays are broken into parts; like a book is broken up into chapters! What are those parts called?

• Sentences

• Chapters

• Acts

• Scenes

The chapters of the play are broken up into even smaller parts; like a page is broken up into paragraphs! What are those parts called?

• Sentences

• Chapters

• Acts

• Scenes