Myths vs Legends

A ______ is a widely told story about the past.

• epic

• myth

• fable

• legend

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Hercules is an example of a _____

• myth

• legend

• fable 

• epic

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King Arthur is an example of a __________

• myth

• fable

• epic

• legend

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Some legends are based on _____ while others are _______.

• fact, fiction

• truth, reality

• fact, reality

• myths, legend

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Robin Hood and King Arthur are examples of

• A folktale

• a legend

• a myth

• a poem

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A Story used to explain natural phenomena like floods, snow, lightening, etc is called a

• Epic

• Legend

• Folktale

• Myth

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Hercules is an example of a

• Myth

• Legend

• Folktale

• Fable

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Myths and legends belong to which genre of literature?

• Poetry

• Folklore & oral tradition

• fantasy

• Drama

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Select 2 examples of legends below

• Atlantis

• Batman

• Robin Hood

• Hercules

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a myth?

• A) Involves gods or supernatural beings

• B) Based on historical facts

• C) Focuses on a moral lesson

• D) Centers around a hero's journey

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