Myths

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English
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5th - 7th Grade
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Hard
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Standards-aligned
Margaret Anderson
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20 questions
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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
20 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the purposes of a myth?
To make people laugh
To teach how to worship deities
To explain a natural occurrence or phenomenon
To keep mortals in line
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is another purpose for a myth?
To teach about historical events
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
20 sec • 1 pt
True or false, two of the characteristics of myths generally include are aspects of nature, and gods/goddesses with supernatural abilites.
true
false
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Is the following an example of a myth?
A goddess loses her magical powers and cries tears of sadness down onto the Earth. This is where rain comes from.
myth
not myth
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Is the following an example of a myth?
A princess falls asleep in the woods. She wakes up and realizes she has missed her family ball.
myth
not myth
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
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