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Monsters of the World

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What do you call a symbolic story based on tradition, that are considered to be sacred stories that explain the world and human experiences?

a)

fable

b)

tall tale

c)

legend

d)

myth

2.

A ______ is a story based on an actual person or event, but that events are often exaggerated to give the story or person a "larger than life" effect

a)

legend

b)

fairy tale

c)

myth

d)

parable

3.

Which of the following would be an example of a legendary character(s)?

a)

Pocahontas & John Smith

b)

Santa Clause

c)

Zeus

d)

Medusa

4.

What are some mythological creatures you've heard of before?

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5.

Draw a picture of a Halloween monster or mythological creature.

6.

What do you think the word "cryptid" means?

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7.

A cryptid is term that refers to a creature whose existence has been suggested, but never given scientific credit. What would be an example of a cryptid, base on that definition?

a)

Okapi

b)

Giant Squid

c)

Bigfoot

d)

chupacabra