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Intro Myth

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 3hrs 0mins

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1.

Which of the following best defines a myth?

a)

a story that is made up and not to be believed at all.

b)

a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.

c)

a movie that involves the retelling of true events.

d)

a story that has some supernatural elements, but does not explain a natural phenomenon.

2.

What is one of the purposes of a myth?

a)

to make people laugh

b)

to make people cry

c)

to explain a natural occurrence or phenomenon

d)

to sell lots of copies and make money.

3.

What is another purpose for a myth?

a)

to explain the creation of the world or universe

b)

to tell a funny story about animals and people

c)

to scare readers

d)

to convince people of one specific belief

4.

Myths follow patterns.

a)

True

b)

False

5.
These stories are often based on real events but are embellished with fantastic elements and/or historical figures with superhuman aspects. They sometimes serve as morality lessons. 
a)
fable
b)
fairytale
c)
legend
d)
myth
6.
Folk literature is the traditional knowledge and beliefs of cultures that are written down and passed from one generation to the next.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
Stories that deal with mischievous spirits and other supernatural occurrences, often in medieval settings, are known as
a)
fables.
b)
fairytales.
c)
parody.
d)
proverbs.
8.
Brief stories, often with animal characters, that are told to express morals are known as 
a)
parables.
b)
fables.
c)
fairytales.
d)
legends.
9.
____________ is a traditional story that has been handed down through the generations. 
a)
nonfiction
b)
drama
c)
chapter book
d)
folktale
10.
How is a fairy tale different than a fable?
a)
Only fables uses animals
b)
Only fairy tales use magic
c)
Only fairy tales have real people
d)
Only fables teach a lesson.
11.
Legends involve characters that...
a)
are human
b)
are gods
c)
are heroes 
d)
are animals
12.
The definition of a Tall Tale is...
a)
A traditional story believed to be based on real people and events
b)
A humorous story about events  and characters that are exaggerated
c)
A classical story created to explain mysteries of the universe
d)
A story about idiots with too much power