Traditional Literature practice

What is Traditional Literature?

• Modern stories written in the last century

• Stories that were passed down from generation to generation

• Scientific texts that explain natural phenomena

• Biographies of historical figures

Which of the following is included in Traditional Literature?

• Novels and short stories

• Tall tales, myths, fables, fairy tales, and legends

• Textbooks and academic journals

• Newspaper articles and editorials

What are "Tall Tales"?

• True stories that are believable and educational.

• Outrageous stories that are difficult to believe and are meant to be read for fun.

• Short stories that are easy to believe and are meant for young children.

• Historical accounts that are exaggerated and often misunderstood.

How are "Tall Tales" typically presented to the reader?

• As factual events that are not exaggerated.

• As fictional stories that are not meant to be taken seriously.

• As exaggerated stories that the reader knows are not true.

• As accurate historical events with no exaggerations.

What are myths primarily considered to be?

• Fictional novels

• Historical accounts

• Stories passed down about how or why something came to be

• Scientific explanations

Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of myth in the learning material?

• Norse Myths

• Greek Myths

• Roman Myths

• Aztec Myths

According to the learning material, myths are part of what?

• A shared culture

• Individual beliefs

• Scientific communities

• Modern literature

What aspect of myths is highlighted by the phrase "Ancient ancestors’ version of science"?

• Myths are outdated scientific theories

• Myths are purely entertainment

• Myths are stories that explain why things are the way they are

• Myths are ancient religious texts

What is the overall purpose of a fable?

• To entertain with animal characters

• To teach a lesson

• To describe nature

• To provide historical facts

Which of the following best describes the characters typically found in a fable?

• Superheroes with special powers

• Real people from history

• Things that can't normally talk, like animals, plants, or forces of nature

• Mythical creatures from ancient legends