Which of the following characteristic is true for legends and myths?

it is passed down from generations in the past

it highlights a positive quality or trait

it explains how something in nature came to be

What supernatural power did Arthur have?

He had Merlin as a magic friend to help reveal his true destiny as the rightful heir to the throne.

He had a magic sword that would only work when he tried to wield it.

He had the power to take fire from the sun and share it with people in his kingdom.

He had magic blood because Uther Pendragon was his father.

If you were a harsh taskmaster, what would be a punishment that you could offer? (Hint: multiple answers)

The punishment of Sisyphus, pushing a mighty rock uphill forever.

The punishment of Prometheus, to have vultures eat your intestines forever.

The punishment of Tantalus, wanting a drink but staying thirsty forever.

The punishment of Orpheus, to have his love, but only as a shadow forever.

How did destiny factor into the story of Young Arthur?

Merlin foretold that Arthur would become the ruler of the greatest kingdom.

Merlin foretold that Kay would pull the sword from the stone and then name Arthur as the rightful king.

Merlin asked Arthur to pull the sword from the stone a hundred times to show that he was the rightful king.

Merlin said that only God could reveal the true king.

Who experienced the most grievous punishment for their misbehavior in the legend or the myths?

Prometheus, because he had to spend eternity getting eaten by vultures.

Arthur, because he had to spend his life as the rightful king since he was orphaned at a young age.

Orpheus, because he had to spend eternity in Elysium with just the shadow of his love.

Kay, because he was exiled from the kingdom once people found out that he lied about being the rightful king.

What is a common theme found in legends?

A) The struggle between good and evil

B) The importance of technology

D) The benefits of healthy eating

What role do animals often play in legends?

B) They are symbols of wisdom or power

A) They are always the villains

C) They are irrelevant to the story

Which of the following best describes the structure of a legend?

B) A narrative with a moral lesson

What is a common outcome for the hero in a legend?

B) They learn a valuable lesson

C) They become ordinary citizens

Legends

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English

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7th Grade

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Hard

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CCSS

RL.4.9, RL.7.4, RI.6.7

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Sarah Williams

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1.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a legend?

a story handed down; a well-known story

something that may occur locally

a famous monster, animal, or other type of creature

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Although possibly based on facts, urban legends are usually:

fictional

non-fiction

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A small news event could mostly likely become an urban legend if it...

happened in the United States

included a made-up, strange or scary detail

contained regular, everyday matters

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following will probably be true about urban legends in the future?

They will all be proven true.

They will travel more slowly.

They will be based on current fears.

They will all sound more believable.

5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Select all of the TRUE statements:

urban legends are often based on true events

urban legends are frequently altered as they are repeated and retold over time

It is easy to tell exactly where urban legends come from

Most often, urban legends walk a fine line between fact and fiction

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A majority of urban legends are based on...

people's fears/things that are unexplained

stories that 100% true, all the time

religion like Christianity or Buddhism

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is not one important characteristic of a legend?

it tells about a hero or heroine with unusual powers

it focuses on the hero's struggle to defeat a powerful force

it highlights a positive way of behaving

it is a traditional story created to explain the mysteries of the universe

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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Legends

25 questions

What is a legend?

Although possibly based on facts, urban legends are usually:

A small news event could mostly likely become an urban legend if it...

Which of the following will probably be true about urban legends in the future?

Select all of the TRUE statements:

A majority of urban legends are based on...

What is not one important characteristic of a legend?

Which of the following characteristic is true for legends and myths?

True or false: destiny/fate plays an important role in both myths and legends.

What is the best connotation to describe the word legendary?

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