WorksheetsMyths vs. Legends
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following best defines a myth?
A made up story that is not believed at all.
a movie that involves the retelling of true events.
a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.
a story that has some supernatural elements, but does not explain a natural phenomenon.
Which of the following best describes a legend?
A story with talking animals
A story where gods and goddesses fight amongst themselves
A story explaining a natural phenomenon.
A traditional story, which is regarded as historically true and usually involving a heroic character and containing the beliefs of the culture in which it originates.
What is the purpose of a legend?
To provide information about the way a particular people lived, and what they believed.
To make people laugh.
To teach people a lesson.
To explain a natural phenomenon.
What is one of the purposes of a myth?
To make people cry
to sell lots of copies and make money.
to make people laugh
to explain a natural occurrence or phenomenon
Identify a purpose of myth
To persuade people about a belief
To scare readers
To explain the creation of the world or universe
Is the following an example of a myth or legend?
A goddess loses her magical powers and cries tears of sadness down onto the Earth. This is where rain comes from.
Myth
Legend
Is the following an example of a myth or legend?
A strong man journeys across the seas to fight an evil King.
Myth
Legend
What are the features of a myth?
It has animal characters and is based on fact.
They include gods/goddesses and explain nature
They are long, narrative poems with rhythm and rhyme.
Identify the features of a legend.
They have a historical hero who is usually strong and undertakes a difficult challenge.
It has a moral and animal characters.
They include gods/goddesses
Which word means someone who never dies?
Mortal
Immortal
What is the meaning of the word 'quest'?
A long and difficult journey in search of something
To answer a set of questions and win a prize
Which character would be in a myth?
Which character would be in a legend?
A story is set in heaven and underworld. Is it a myth or legend?
Legend
Myth
The story has a specific setting - time and place. Is it a myth or legend?
Myth
Legend
