WorksheetsThe Genre of Mythology
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
In academic circles,
what is a myth?
A story that is not true
A fictional story that includes fantasy creatures and supernatural elements
A traditional story that reveals cultural beliefs and customs
A widely held but false belief or idea
What are the two primary purposes of a myth?
to answer questions about the world
to hide the truth behind a story
to entertain children
to teach a cultural belief or custom
Three common features of myths are...
Paragons and Gods
Magic and mystery
Contests
Prophecies
Villains
Because myths come from
the oral tradition
there are often...
important details that are easy to forget
several central messages
different versions of the stories
Because myths are often told to children,...
(select two)
they include many key details
they teach lessons
they are memorable and entertaining
they are filled with facts
Myths often teach about...
the necessity of love
the power of fear
the dangers of pride
the price of wisdom
Hubris is...
compassion, love, desire
arrogance, pride, overconfidence
fear, panic, paranoia
knowledge, wisdom, discernment
Social customs are...
Beliefs about the way the world works
Religious beliefs about the gods and humans place in the world
Common practices followed by a particular group
Hanging out on holidays
A cautionary tale is...
A story that warns about consequences
A story that is dangerous to tell in certain places
A story that is used to teach a cultural value or social custom
A story that includes magic, gods, heroes, and trials
Cultural values are...
a group of people
a group's traditional stories that they enjoy telling
a group's traditions, practices, and preferences
a group's deeply held beliefs about right and wrong ways to live
