Is Yuki-onna the Most Terrifying Snow Monster?

Is Yuki-onna the Most Terrifying Snow Monster?

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English, Other

10th Grade - University

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The video explores the legend of Yuki Ona, a Japanese winter yokai known for her beauty and danger. It delves into her characteristics, symbolism, and various cultural interpretations. The narrative includes famous stories like the woodcutter legend and Chikamatsu's play, highlighting themes of nature's power, beauty, and the consequences of broken promises. The video also discusses Yuki Ona's influence on modern culture and the moral lessons her tales impart.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Yuki Ona often associated with in Japanese folklore?

Winter storms

Spring blossoms

Summer festivals

Autumn leaves

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Yuki Ona's white kimono symbolize?

Frost and snow

Joy and celebration

Warmth and comfort

Growth and renewal

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the legend of the woodcutter, what condition does Yuki Ona set for sparing Minokichi's life?

He must tell no one about their encounter

He must marry her immediately

He must never return to the forest

He must offer her a gift

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the name 'O Yuki' in the woodcutter legend?

It means 'beautiful woman'

It translates to 'snow', hinting at her true nature

It signifies 'eternal youth'

It is a common name for women in Japan

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What theme is explored in the 1705 play 'The Five Battle Doors of the Yukiyona'?

The beauty of nature

Revenge and social order

The importance of family

The power of love

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What transformation does the maid undergo in the 1705 play after her death?

She becomes a guardian spirit

She is reborn as a child

She turns into a snow woman

She becomes a powerful sorceress

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Yuki Ona's story remind us about promises?

They are insignificant

They should never be broken

They are meant to be broken

They should be made frequently