Font size
S
M
L
XL
WorksheetsUnit 2 Myths, Legends, and Folklore Vocabulary
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A highly exaggerated and often humorous story about folk heroes in local settings is a...
a)
folktale
b)
myth
c)
tall tale
d)
fairy tale
2.
An anonymous traditional story passed on orally from one generation to another is a...
a)
folktale
b)
myth
c)
fable
d)
legend
3.
A story that involves fantasy elements such as witches, goblins, and elves. These stories often involve a prince and/or princess, this is a...
a)
Fable
b)
Folk Tale
c)
Legend
d)
Fairy Tale
4.
Braveheart is based on a historical figure with exaggeration, which is an example of what type of folklore...
a)
Tall Tale
b)
Legend
c)
Fable
d)
Fairy Tale
5.
A story from the past involving gods or heroes. These stories often explain beliefs, customs, or mysterious natural phenomena, this is a...
a)
Myth
b)
Fable
c)
Legend
d)
Folk Tale
6.
Many cultures have stories that have been passed down through the ages:
a)
True
b)
False
7.
What is true about a LEGEND?
a)
Tells about heroic deeds or actions of real people long ago
b)
All parts of a legend are true
c)
Has animals that act like humans
d)
Includes magical/mystical beings
8.
Mythology is a popular type of folklore that includes ________________________________________, explains natural events, and has mythical creatures.
a)
Gods and Goddesses
b)
Repetition of 3 and 7
c)
"Once upon a time..."
d)
Characters based on real people
9.
Myths are often influenced by the geography of the country in which a civilization lives.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
Traditional folktales were most likely passed on by;
a)
Word of mouth
b)
Writing them down
c)
Pictures
d)
Mosaics
11.
-9. Stories composed orally and then passed down to a person by word of mouth. They are entertaining and have plots featuring heroes, adventure, magic or romance.
a)
folktale
b)
moral
c)
motifs
d)
Trickster Tales
12.
-8. Folk heroes like Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone are found in what type of folklore?
a)
myths
b)
tall tales
c)
fairy tales
d)
fables
13.
-5. Stories that involve characters with highly exaggerated abilities and qualities.
a)
Tall Tale
b)
Urban Legend
c)
Legends
d)
Pourquoi Tales -Why? /Tales
14.
-2. Stories from a society's most recent past. They are inspired by real people and real events and are passed down.
a)
legend
b)
fairy tale
c)
myth
d)
proverbs
15.
Are fairy tales are considered to be fantasy?
a)
yes
b)
no
c)
I don't know.
d)
never
16.
Exaggerated tall tales were generated from what time and place?
a)
The American Frontier in the 1800's.
b)
Greece and Rome in ancient times.
c)
In Greece in the 6th century
d)
America in Modern Day times
17.
What does this moral mean from the fable, "Brer Possum's Dilemmna"? "And when you're mindin' your own business and you spot trouble, don't never trouble trouble 'til trouble troubles you."
a)
don't interfere or get involved in other peoples' drama and add to the trouble
b)
don't get involved in crime
c)
stay away from bad people
d)
only help good people
18.
Which of the following characters would you find in a legend?
a)
talking animals
b)
aliens
c)
historical people
d)
gods and goddesses
19.
Which characters would you find in a myth? (Select ALL that apply)
a)
Robin Hood
b)
a talking fox
c)
Medusa
d)
Arachne
20.
Which of the following would be considered types of folklore?
a)
poems and fantasies
b)
science fiction and nonfiction
c)
folktales and biographies
d)
myths and legends
Reset
