Native American Literature

Archetype

• A unique individual with no similarities to others

• An original model on which something was patterned or replicated; the ideal example of a particular type of person or thing

• A common stereotype that is often misleading

• A rare and unusual occurrence that defies categorization

Shaman

• A person who performs rituals to communicate with spirits

• The single person who takes on the role of tribal historian and who passes down the cultural beliefs and history of a tribe

• A healer who uses herbs and natural remedies

• A leader who organizes tribal hunts and gatherings

What elements of nature did the Navajo believe were necessary to create humans?

• water, fire, earth, and air

• buckskins, eagle feathers, corn, and the wind

• stone, metal, wood, and clay

• sunlight, rain, soil, and stars

From the three stories we read from the literature book, what character represents the archetype of the anti-hero?

• The muskrat from "The Earth on Turtle's Back" - because she isn't the strongest or fastest swimmer, no one expects her to be successful in bringing the earth up from the depths of the ocean

• The rabbit from "The Tortoise and the Hare" - known for his speed and confidence

• The lion from "The Lion and the Mouse" - a symbol of strength and bravery

• The tortoise from "The Tortoise and the Hare" - representing perseverance and determination

Cardinal Directions

• North, South, East, West

• Northeast, Southwest, Southeast, Northwest

• Up, Down, Left, Right

• Forward, Backward, Left, Right

In "When Grizzlies Walked Upright", the daughter of the Chief of the Sky Spirits places herself in danger because she is...

• Curious

• Brave

• Fearful

• Indifferent

What part does the wind play in the ritual from the excerpt of the Navajo Origin Legend?

• It gives life to the people and leaves a trail on their fingertips in the form of fingerprints

• It creates storms that bring destruction to the land

• It carries the voices of ancestors to guide the living

• It serves as a barrier to protect the people from evil spirits

Origin Myth

• A story that explains how something came to exist

• A historical account of ancient civilizations

• A fictional tale about mythical creatures

• A scientific explanation of natural phenomena

Myth

• A traditional story about gods, ancestors, or heroes, told to explain the natural world or the customs and beliefs of a society

• A scientific explanation of natural phenomena

• A historical account of real events

• A fictional tale meant for entertainment

Oral Tradition

• Literature that passes by word of mouth from one generation to the next

• Written works that are published in books

• Digital content shared on social media

• Artistic expressions conveyed through visual media