What Is a Myth?
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What Is a Myth?
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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
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Margaret Anderson
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21 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.9
CCSS.RL.4.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.9
CCSS.RL.4.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.9
CCSS.RL.4.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or false:
A myth is nothing more than a made up story that is not to be believed.
true
false
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.9
CCSS.RL.4.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or false:
Two of the characteristics of myths generally include are aspects of nature, and gods/goddesses with supernatural abilities.
true
false
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.9
CCSS.RL.4.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or false:
Myths in some form exist in many different cultures around the world.
true
false
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.9
CCSS.RL.4.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or false:
Only one type of myth exists for one genre. For example, there is only one creation myth shared by all cultures.
true
false
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.9
CCSS.RL.4.9
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