WorksheetsLegends
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Perseus and his mother had to struggle in the face of ___.
Adversity
Prophecy
Fate
Tension
Characters in myths try to cheat ___, but it always happens anyway.
Fate
Tension
Theme
Supernatural
Gods are ___ and have a lot of time on their hands!
Immortal
Mortal
Supernatural
Universal
What is a 'Legend'?
A traditional story about a person or peoples that is based on historical events that has been heavily exaggerated .
A traditional story about the creation of a land-form that is based on historical events, but has been heavily exaggerated .
An accurate account of a person and their deeds.
A story about dragons, fairies, and wizards, with no facts at all.
Which of these are NOT elements of a legend?
They are about real people
They are usually very exaggerated
They focus on peoples accomplishments
They do not contain monsters
Name the character in this Greek myth who met a tragic end:
Icarus
Daedalus
Cupid
Zeus
In the story of Theseus and the Minotaur why did the King of Athens make a deal with King Minos of Crete?
To make money
To frighten King Minos
To keep the people of Athens safe
To become more powerful
How did the King of Athens keep his word to King Minos?
He shared the secrets of the Minotaur
After 9 years, he sent 7 boys and 7 girls to be eaten by the Minotaur
He told the King of Crete to stop sending his ships to Athens
After 10 years the King of Athens went to fight the Minotaur
Which of the following sentences uses the word 'legend' correctly?
The legend of King Arthur is famous worldwide.
She decided to legend her notes for the exam.
He was legend to the meeting yesterday.
The legend weather was quite unexpected.
What is the meaning of the word 'legend' in the context of literature?
A traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated.
A map key that explains symbols used on a map.
A famous person known for a particular skill or talent.
A type of music genre.
Identify the sentence that contains a metaphor related to 'legends'.
The legend was as old as time itself.
He was a legend in his own lunchtime.
The story was a legend of epic proportions.
The legend danced across the pages of history.
Which of the following is an example of a legendary character in English literature?
Sherlock Holmes
Harry Potter
Robin Hood
Elizabeth Bennet
In the phrase 'living legend', what does the word 'living' imply?
The person is currently alive and famous.
The legend is about living creatures.
The story is still being told today.
The legend is about life and death.
Choose the correct sentence structure: 'Legends often _______ a moral lesson.'
convey
conveys
conveying
conveyed
Which of the following best describes the tone of a legend?
Informative and factual
Mysterious and mythical
Humorous and light-hearted
Scientific and analytical
