Myths and Genres
Authored by Margaret Anderson
English
8th Grade
CCSS covered
AI Actions
Add similar questions
Adjust reading levels
Convert to real-world scenario
Translate activity
More...
Content View
Student View
21 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best defines a myth?
a story that is made up and not to be believed at all.
a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.
a movie that involves the retelling of true events.
a story that has some supernatural elements, but does not explain a natural phenomenon.
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the purposes of a myth?
to make people laugh
to make people cry
to explain a natural occurrence or phenomenon
to sell lots of copies and make money.
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is another purpose for a myth?
to explain the creation of the world or universe
to tell a funny story about animals and people
to scare readers
to convince people of one specific belief
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or false:
A myth is nothing more than a made up story that is not to be believed.
true
false
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or false:
Two of the characteristics of myths generally include are aspects of nature, and gods/goddesses with supernatural abilities.
true
false
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or false:
Myths in some form exist in many different cultures around the world.
true
false
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or false:
Only one type of myth exists for one genre. For example, there is only one creation myth shared by all cultures.
true
false
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
Access all questions and much more by creating a free account
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
Continue with Google
Continue with Email
Continue with Classlink
Continue with Clever
or continue with
Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
Already have an account?
Similar Resources on Wayground
18 questions
Agenda and Minutes - Intra Office Communication
Quiz
•
8th Grade - University
18 questions
HWG3pg92
Quiz
•
7th - 9th Grade
20 questions
COUNTRIES, CAPITALS AND LANGUAGES
Quiz
•
3rd Grade - University
18 questions
JOB.
Quiz
•
1st - 12th Grade
19 questions
PO5 -Speaking past simple tense
Quiz
•
8th Grade
20 questions
Register, Formality
Quiz
•
5th Grade - University
20 questions
Modals
Quiz
•
5th - 12th Grade
22 questions
ภาษาอังกฤษ ป.6-ม.3
Quiz
•
6th - 9th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
8 questions
Spartan Way - Classroom Responsible
Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
15 questions
Fractions on a Number Line
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
14 questions
Boundaries & Healthy Relationships
Lesson
•
6th - 8th Grade
20 questions
Equivalent Fractions
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
3 questions
Integrity and Your Health
Lesson
•
6th - 8th Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
•
5th Grade
9 questions
FOREST Perception
Lesson
•
KG
20 questions
Main Idea and Details
Quiz
•
5th Grade
Discover more resources for English
20 questions
Tone and Mood Practice
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
10 questions
Subject - Verb Agreement
Quiz
•
8th Grade
25 questions
Making Inferences
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
15 questions
Direct and Indirect Objects
Quiz
•
7th - 9th Grade
20 questions
Subject-Verb Agreement Quiz
Quiz
•
8th Grade
20 questions
Context Clues and Inferring
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
20 questions
Literary Terms
Quiz
•
6th - 10th Grade
30 questions
VERBALS TEST
Quiz
•
8th Grade