What mythological conventions are seen in The Death of Balder?

Gods and goddesses with human characteristics

Loki disguises himself to get information from Hera because

he is jealous of Balder, he is concerned about Balder

What is a "universal theme?"

ideas in stories from many different cultures & time periods

Frigg views the mistletoe as being "too small and insignificant" to hurt anyone. This __ ______

shows she is guilty of the human trait of stereotyping

What other characteristic of folk tales is present in "Brer Possum's Dilemma?"

a moral that is directly stated at the end

What personification is seen in Echo?

Echo is courageous and loyal; Hera is jealous and angry.

a story or long poem containing a universal theme

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1
What mythological conventions are seen in The Death of Balder?
Greek origins
A hero with superhuman capabilities
Monsters and strange creatures
Gods and goddesses with human characteristics
2
Loki disguises himself to get information from Hera because
he is afraid of Hera
he has been banished
he is jealous of Balder
he is concerned about Balder
3
What is a "universal theme?"
stories in science fiction
a scientific discovery shown in literature
ideas that appear in stories from many different galaxies
ideas in stories from many different cultures & time periods
4
Frigg views the mistletoe as being "too small and insignificant" to hurt anyone. This __ ______
shows she cannot control everything
shows she is thorough in her work
shows she is guilty of the human trait of stereotyping
shows she doesn't know what she is talking about
5
What would an example of a universal theme be?
redneck traditions
bravery in a character
surfer dude hair
tea time in England
6
What other myth/folk tale that we read shows an example of the use of local dialect?
Coyote Steals the Sun and Moon
The Death of Balder
Why the Waves Have White Caps
Echo
7
What quality does Balder have that makes Loki feel the way he does?
indignancy
intelligence
indestructibility
indifference
8
Brer Snake "commenced" to calling Brer Possum? What does "commenced" mean?
yelled
ended
began
gave permission
9
What other characteristic of folk tales is present in "Brer Possum's Dilemma?"
Gods and goddesses with human traits
an explanation of a natural phenomenon
a moral that is directly stated at the end
exploring a universal theme
10
What personification is seen in Echo?
Echo is deceptive and greedy; Hera is jealous but forgiving.
Echo is scared and timid; Hera is courageous and loving.
Echo is gullible and trusting; Hera is suspcious and wary.
Echo is courageous and loyal; Hera is jealous and angry.
11
What convention seen in folk tales is present in "Brer Possum's Dilemma?"
hyperbole
simile
dialect
metaphor
12
What would be a synonym for "perish?"
admit
die
spoil
lie
13
What explanation does Brer Snake give Brer Possum at the end when he complains about biting him
Brer Snake gives no reply.
The snake lies about trying to bite him.
Brer Snake slithers away.
The snake blames Brer Possum.
14
What is an "epic?"
a song or ballad
A story about something awesome
a story or long poem containing a universal theme
a poem about nature

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