Features of a Legend

These stories are often about famous persons or events.

• Folktale

• Myth

• Legend

• Epic

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Robin Hood and King Arthur are examples of

• A folktale

• a legend

• a myth

• a poem

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Legends are

• stories of magic that often involve animals acting like humans

• Always false

• often fictional but have some aspects of facts from history

• stories that were once worshiped religiously & used to explain nature

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________ are stories that have evidence and are sometimes true.

• Folklore

• Fairytales

• Myths

• Legends

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Which of the following is a common feature of a legend?

• A) Involves gods and goddesses

• B) Based on historical events

• C) Always set in the future

• D) Contains scientific explanations

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What is the primary purpose of a legend?

• A) To entertain with humor

• B) To explain natural phenomena

• C) To teach moral lessons

• D) To recount historical events with embellishments

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In terms of structure, legends often include:

• A) A clear moral at the end

• B) Detailed character development

• C) A mix of fact and fiction

• D) Scientific data

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Which sentence best describes a legend?

• A) A story that is entirely fictional

• B) A narrative that blends historical facts with imaginative elements

• C) A tale that is always set in a magical realm

• D) A poem that describes heroic deeds

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The character of Robin Hood is best described as:

• A) A mythical god

• B) A legendary hero

• C) A historical figure

• D) A fictional villain

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Which of the following is NOT a feature of a legend?

• A) Involves supernatural elements

• B) Based on real events or people

• C) Always has a happy ending

• D) Passed down through generations

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