Myths and Folktales
Authored by Alyssa Schaan
English
6th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a myth?
A story that explains a natural or social phenomenon, often involving supernatural beings
A story that is always true and based on historical facts
A story that is written down and never changes
A story that is only about animals
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a folktale?
A story that is always written down
A story originating in popular culture, typically passed on by word of mouth
A story that is only about gods and demigods
A story that is never told to children
Tags
CCSS.RL.1.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.K.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a key characteristic of myths?
They are always humorous
They involve supernatural beings or events
They are only about animals
They are always set in the future
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are folktales typically passed on?
Through written books
By word of mouth
Through television shows
By email
Tags
CCSS.RL.1.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.K.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one main difference between a myth and a folktale?
Myths are always funny, while folktales are serious
Myths explain natural events, while folktales often provide a moral
Myths are only about animals, while folktales are about humans
Myths are always set in the future, while folktales are set in the past
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role do myths play in society?
They are used to teach mathematics
They play a fundamental role, such as foundational tales or origin myths
They are only used for entertainment
They are used to predict the weather
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common feature of folktales?
They are always written by famous authors
They are characteristically anonymous, timeless, and placeless
They are always about historical events
They are only told in schools
Tags
CCSS.RL.1.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.K.5
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