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Exploring Traditional Tales

Authored by Anne Armstrong

English

5th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 8+ times

Exploring Traditional Tales
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a folktale typically used for?

To record historical events accurately

To teach a moral lesson through a simple story

To describe the life of a famous person

To recount a true and factual adventure

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a characteristic of a myth?

It is a true story about a historical figure.

It often explains natural phenomena through supernatural events.

It is a short story that usually ends with a punchline.

It is a humorous story with exaggerated characters.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Legends are stories that are:

Completely fictional and meant to entertain

Based on historical facts but include fantastical elements

Always about animals and teach a lesson

Short stories with a moral at the end

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of a fable?

To scare children into behaving

To provide a scientific explanation for something

To entertain with a story about mythical creatures

To impart a moral lesson through a short story

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Tall tales are known for:

Their accurate portrayal of historical events

Characters with superhuman abilities

Being based on religious texts

Teaching scientific principles

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of folktales?

Passed down orally from generation to generation

They have a specific, known author

Often include talking animals or inanimate objects

Set in a vague, timeless past

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A myth is different from a legend because myths:

Are based on real historical figures

Are primarily about animals

Usually involve gods or supernatural beings

Are meant to be humorous

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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