Which of the following best defines universal theme?

a message about life that is true for different periods and cultures

What statement is usually true of the heroes of traditional American legends?

They are often based on real historical figures.

Which of the following is the definition of idiom?

an expression that cannot be understood literally

the language and grammar of a particular region or people

For what main purpose did ancient peoples create myths?

to explain natural occurrences or events in the people's history

Which of the following is the best definition of fable?

a brief story featuring animals that speak and act like humans

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1
Which of the following terms names a kind of literature that uses hyperbole?
tall tales
epics
myths
personification
2
Which of the following is the correct term for exaggeration for comic effect or heightened emotion?
hyperbole
tall tale
personification
idiom
3
Which of the following best defines universal theme?
an expression that cannot be understood literally
a depiction of a nonhuman subject with human characteristics
a message about life that is true for different periods and cultures
a long narrative poem about a hero who undertakes a dangerous journey
4
What is the correct term for a long narrative poem about a larger-than-life hero?
tall tale
fable
myth
epic
5
What statement is usually true of the heroes of traditional American legends?
They rarely display great courage or face difficult challenges.
They are usually drawn from Greek mythology.
They use formal English and almost never speak in dialect.
They are often based on real historical figures.
6
What is the passing of stories, histories, and sayings by word of mouth from one generation to the next?
idiom
hyperbole
oral tradition
universal theme
7
Which of the following is the definition of idiom?
a central insight or message
an exaggeration
an expression that cannot be understood literally
a story featuring animal characters
8
What is dialect?
the language and grammar of a particular region or people
works passed down by word of mouth before being written down
the customs and values of a particular region or people
the conversations that characters have in a work of literature
9
For what main purpose did ancient peoples create myths?
to create a body of literature that would stand the test of time
to give enduring fame to heroes and heroines who contributed to the society
to show that gods and goddesses are nothing like human beings
to explain natural occurrences or events in the people's history
10
Tales that explain the actions of gods, goddesses, and heroes are known as
fables
tall tales
quests
myths
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Which of the following is the best definition of fable?
a tale about a larger-than-life hero
a brief story featuring animals that speak and act like humans
a long narrative poem featuring a quest
a comic story with a surprise ending

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