Characteristics of a Legend

________ are stories that have evidence and are sometimes true.

• Folklore

• Fairytales

• Myths

• Legends

Robin Hood and King Arthur are examples of

• A folktale

• a legend

• a myth

• a poem

Folklore features heroes and heroines. Which of the following are common characteristics of those characters?

• Larger than Life figures

• Often courageous

• Virtuous Character (knows the difference between right vs. wrong & always choses right)

• Often selfless and caring

• All of the above

Stories about people who lived a long time ago/ how things came to be are called_____________________

• Fables

• Fairy Tales

• Legends

• Myths

This type of story is set long ago, came from a culture that told it orally over time, holds valuable meaning to that culture, and tells how something came to be.

• Myth

• Legend

• Folktale

• Tall Tale

Which of the following is a common characteristic of a legend?

• A) Based on historical events

• B) Always true

• C) Written in the first person

• D) Contains scientific facts

What is the primary purpose of a legend?

• A) To entertain

• B) To educate

• C) To explain natural phenomena

• D) To convey cultural values

In literature, a legend is typically characterized by:

• A) Realistic characters

• B) Supernatural elements

• C) Scientific accuracy

• D) Modern settings

Which of the following best describes the structure of a legend?

• A) A detailed scientific report

• B) A narrative with a moral lesson

• C) A collection of poems

• D) A series of unrelated events

Legends often include which of the following elements?

• A) Detailed scientific explanations

• B) Historical figures

• C) Futuristic technology

• D) Personal diaries