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Unit 1 Myth review
Unit 1 myth quiz review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a short story that clearly illustrates a lesson and usually includes an animal as the main character called? | Fable |
| What do we call narratives that tell the story of a mortal person and his/her actions, and are passed down from generation to generation and eventually written? | Legend |
| What are the characteristics of folk tales? | Animals can talk Wishes are granted Happy ending – good wins over bad Everyone has heard them Transmitted through word of mouth No known author |
| One example of a legendary character would be | Robin Hood, King Arthur |
| What number is often mentioned or used in a fairy tale? | 3 |
| What type of tale might you read to someone to caution them about a dangerous situation? | Morality Tale |
| In what type of story is the main character usually tested by an obstacle, and has magic help ensuring good wins over evil in the end? | Fairy Tale |
| Which type of myth seeks to explain how the earth came to be, usually through the death of a god or animal? | Creation Myth |
| A myth that explains a spot on the moon is called____? | Nature Myth |
| A myth that is like a “family tree, in that it explains the relationships between gods and creatures is called a __________. | Theogenic Myth |
| Legends, folktales, fairy tales, proverbs and even jokes make up the literary category of ______. | Folklore |
| Who is usually the main character in a myth? | god |
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