In at least five sentences, explain the differences between a folktale and a myth. Your answer should consider the types of characters typically involved, the purposes or lessons intended by these stories, and how they are used within their cultures.

Folktales often involve ordinary people and teach moral lessons, while myths involve gods and explain natural phenomena.

Folktales and myths are the same; both involve gods.

Folktales are fictional stories, while myths are factual.

Myths are modern stories, while folktales are ancient.

What is the primary difference between myths and folktales?

Myths often involve gods and supernatural beings, while folktales are more focused on human characters and everyday life.

Myths are always based on historical events, while folktales are fictional.

Folktales are always written, whereas myths are passed down orally.

Myths are only found in ancient cultures, while folktales are modern.

When making inferences about a character based on their behavior, what should you primarily rely on?

The character's actions and dialogue

The character's physical description

What impact does setting have in a text?

It influences the mood and atmosphere

It determines the genre of the text

It decides the length of the text

It dictates the author's writing style

Which of the following best describes a folktale?

A story passed down orally that reflects cultural values

A story that explains natural phenomena through gods

A scientific explanation of historical events

Based on this excerpt, what can be inferred about Nantai?: Atsidi lifted his eyes to Nantai’s face. The long, black braid was gone, and Nantai wore the White man’s pants and shirt, but everything else was the same. His eyes shone bright and clear, and his smile was as wide as the sky. Atsidi recognized him as if he’d seen him only yesterday. And Nantai’s eyes told Atsidi that he was recognized too.

He has not forgotten or rejected his family or his Navajo culture.

He has completely assimilated to the White man’s ways.

He is angry about having been taken away from his family.

He no longer wants to live with his Navajo family.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a FOLK TALE?

Came from generations orally passing them down

Speak to universal messages or themes

Tries to make sense of certain parts of different cultures.

Which is not a reason why folktales are passed down from generation to generation?

As a way of making their culture more popular and famous than other cultures.

To strengthen the community and provide a common understanding. Stories often reflect the beliefs of the people who tell them.

As a way of providing moral guidance and to show people how they should conduct themselves. The stories also warn of the consequences of not making the right choices.

To pass on history and knowledge, such as the outcome of battles and tales of courage, in ages when many people could not read or write.

Identifying Myths and Folktales

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English

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7th Grade

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CCSS

RL.4.9, RL.6.3, RL.1.10

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Passage: "In the time before time, when the earth was nothing but a barren wasteland, the sky god looked down in pity and decided to create the world." What indicates this is a myth or folktale?

Realistic setting

Presence of a sky god

Detailed historical account

Scientific explanation

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Passage: "Aphrodite, the goddess of love, was born from the foam of the sea, emerging on a shell." What indicates this is a myth or folktale?

Historical figures

Supernatural beings

Scientific facts

Real-life events

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Passage: "Long ago, in a village shadowed by a giant's mountain, lived a young hero destined to defeat the giant and bring peace." What indicates this is a myth or folktale?

Documentary style

Modern-day politics

Use of modern technology

Set in the distant past

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Passage: "The sun smiled down on the village, bathing it in a warm, golden glow." Which type of figurative language is used?

Hyperbole

Metaphor

Simile

Personification

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Passage: "Achilles was as brave as a lion in battle, fearing no enemy." Which type of figurative language is used?

Hyperbole

Metaphor

Simile

Personification

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Passage: "The cunning fox, who had always been known for his clever tricks, decided to tell a joke to the bear." What indicates this is a myth or folktale?

Talking animals

Modern urban setting

Use of technology

Documentary evidence

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What indicates this is a myth or folktale?

Historical figures

Supernatural beings

Scientific facts

Real-life events

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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Identifying Myths and Folktales

35 questions

Passage: "In the time before time, when the earth was nothing but a barren wasteland, the sky god looked down in pity and decided to create the world." What indicates this is a myth or folktale?

Passage: "Aphrodite, the goddess of love, was born from the foam of the sea, emerging on a shell." What indicates this is a myth or folktale?

Passage: "Long ago, in a village shadowed by a giant's mountain, lived a young hero destined to defeat the giant and bring peace." What indicates this is a myth or folktale?

Passage: "The sun smiled down on the village, bathing it in a warm, golden glow." Which type of figurative language is used?

Passage: "Achilles was as brave as a lion in battle, fearing no enemy." Which type of figurative language is used?

Passage: "The cunning fox, who had always been known for his clever tricks, decided to tell a joke to the bear." What indicates this is a myth or folktale?

What indicates this is a myth or folktale?

What indicates this is a myth or folktale?

Passage: "Achilles was as brave as a lion in battle, fearing no enemy." Which type of figurative language is used?

Passage: "Her voice was a soothing balm, calming the stormy seas of his troubled mind." Which type of figurative language is used?

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