English Legends Analysis

What is the theme of the legend of King Arthur?

• Love, betrayal, and revenge

• Exploration, discovery, and conquest

• Chivalry, honor, loyalty, and the quest for the Holy Grail

• Magic, dragons, and battles

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Identify the characteristic elements of a legend in the story of Robin Hood.

• Magical powers, futuristic setting, romantic subplot

• Heroic figure, extraordinary abilities, sense of justice, loyal followers, struggle against oppression, mix of historical facts and fiction

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the moral message conveyed in the legend of Beowulf?

• Isolation, despair, and hopelessness

• Deceit, betrayal, and revenge

• Bravery, loyalty, and the cycle of life and death

• Love, forgiveness, and redemption

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

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How does the legend of Camelot reflect the culture of medieval England?

• Feudalism, serfdom, and the Black Death

• Chivalry, courtly love, and the idealized king in King Arthur

• Vikings, longships, and raiding

• Crusades, religious conflict, and the Inquisition

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the main conflict in the legend of Pandora's Box?

• Pandora sharing the contents of the box with others

• Pandora finding a way to close the box

• Pandora opening the box and releasing all the evils into the world

• Pandora using the box to gain power

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Discuss the influence of the legend of Dracula on modern vampire folklore.

• Dracula was a kind and gentle vampire in the legend, which influenced modern vampire folklore.

• The legend of Dracula had no impact on modern vampire folklore.

• Modern vampire folklore existed before the legend of Dracula.

• The legend of Dracula popularized the image of the vampire as a charismatic and aristocratic figure with supernatural powers, influencing modern vampire folklore.

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

In the legend of Hercules, what cultural values are highlighted through his trials?

• Deceit, betrayal, cowardice

• Wisdom, kindness, humility

• Strength, courage, perseverance, heroism

• Laziness, indifference, apathy

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

How does the legend of the Loch Ness Monster impact Scottish tourism?

• The Loch Ness Monster legend is considered a nuisance by Scottish locals

• The legend of the Loch Ness Monster has no impact on Scottish tourism

• The legend of the Loch Ness Monster attracts tourists to Scotland in search of the mythical creature, boosting tourism revenue through various attractions, merchandise, and events related to the monster.

• Tourists avoid Scotland due to fear of encountering the Loch Ness Monster

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Identify the supernatural elements present in the legend of Sleepy Hollow.

• Headless Horseman and cursed bridge

• Cursed pumpkin patch and bewitched town square

• Haunted well and enchanted forest

• Ghostly apparitions and magical spells

What societal norms are challenged in the legend of Mulan?

• Religious beliefs, cultural traditions, political power

• Gender roles, duty to family, expectations placed on women

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9