MYTH

Which of the following best defines a myth?

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

• 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 movie that involves the retelling of true events.

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

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What is one of the purposes of a myth?

• to make people laugh

• to make people cry

• to explain a natural occurrence or phenomenon

• to sell lots of copies and make money.

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What is another purpose for a myth?

• to explain the creation of the world or universe

• to tell a funny story about animals and people

• to scare readers

• to convince people of one specific belief

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True or false, a myth is nothing more than a made up story that is not to be believed.

• true

• false

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true or false, myths in some form exist in many different cultures around the world.

• true

• false

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Is the following an example of a myth?

A princess falls asleep in the woods. She wakes up and realizes she has missed her family ball.

• myth

• not myth

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True or False: myths sometimes teach a lesson.

• True

• False

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Heroes in myths have to go on journeys and are based on real stories.

• true

• false

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Myths are meant to be read aloud.

• true

• false

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