EA2 - Mythology Structure

What is the purpose of Freytag’s Pyramid in planning your myth?

• To help create suspense in the story

• To explain a myth's characters in detail

• To guide the flow of the story and ensure it explains a natural phenomenon while teaching a lesson

• To develop multiple storylines in your myth

In the exposition, what should you include?

• A detailed description of the conflict

• The setting, main characters, and the natural phenomenon to be explained

• The moral of the story

• Illustrations of the lesson learned

What is the main focus of the rising action in your myth?

• To present the problem or challenge and build tension

• To resolve the conflict and explain the natural phenomenon

• To introduce the setting and characters

• To describe the consequences of the climax

Which section of the story contains the most intense moment, where the main challenge occurs?

• • Exposition

• Falling Action

• Resolution

• Climax

How many words should the rising action contain?

• 150-200 words

• 250-300 words

• 200-250 words

• 100-150 words

What should the resolution/denouement section of your myth accomplish?

• Present a new problem

• Introduce the main characters

• Set up a sequel for the myth

• Tie up loose ends and explain the natural phenomenon and lesson learned

What role do sensory details and figurative language play in your myth?

• They are optional for the myth structure

• They are only used in dialogue

• They make the descriptions more vivid and bring the story to life

• They provide the moral of the story

Which of the following is an example of figurative language from the document?

• “The strands of Arachne’s loom shimmered like rays of sunlight.”

• “The loom was made of wood.”

• “Athena’s work was flawless.”

• “Spiders weave webs as a result of the myth.”

What is the total word count suggested for your myth?

Before submitting your myth, which of the following should you check for?

• If the story has enough characters

• If the resolution includes dialogue

• C) If the characters are all gods or heroes

• If the moral is clear and the visuals support the story