Literature

What is not one important characteristic of a legend?

• it tells about a hero or heroine with unusual powers

• it focuses on the hero's struggle to defeat a powerful force

• it highlights a positive way of behaving

• it is a traditional story created to explain the mysteries of the universe

It is a folk tale created with elements of fiction based on a historical event

• Legend

• Myth

• Fable

It it is nourished over time through word of mouth

• Legend

• Myth

• Fable

It adapts to the circumstances of each community

• Legend

• Myth

• Fable

It is a narrative which also has elements of fantasy, usually starring supernatural and heroic characters

• Legend

• Myth

• Fable

It narrates a historical event it seeks to explain the origin of the world, natural phenomena or certain religious rituals

• Legend

• Myth

• Fable

It is usually a tale where animals are given human qualities

• Legend

• Myth

• Fable

It is intended to give a moral or ethic lesson.

• Legend

• Myth

• Fable

They have no real or historical basis, being only a fantasy story.

• Legend and Fable

• Myth and Legend

• Fable and Myth

It is explained to teach certain moral behaviours

• Legend

• Myth

• Fable