Myths, Epics, and Legends

Question 1

Legends are considered to be

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traditional stories based on real life events

Question 2

Epics or Epic Tales share many of the same characteristics as other oral tradition stories.

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True

Question 3

Folktales that often use hyperbole for comic effect are called

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tall tales

Question 4

A fable is a long poem about a hero who goes on a dangerous journey.

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false

Question 5

Most oral tradition stories did not originate before reading and writing began.

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False

Question 6

Heroes are

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larger then life figures in stories from the oral tradition

Question 7

Mythology is

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a collection of myths throughout different cultures

Question 8

Sharing stories, cultures, and ideas by word of mouth is known as:

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oral tradition

Question 9

Fables are stories that:

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often end with a moral that is directly stated

Question 10

Falktales are stories based on real life events.

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false

Question 11

An allusion is a reference made to a well-known person or work of art.

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True

Question 12

Lessons about life taught in a story are called morals.

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True

Question 13

Stories attempt to explain the cause of natural phenomena are called

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myths

Question 14

Stories featuring animals that act like humans are considered to be

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fables

Question 15

Stories about ordinary people that reveal traditions and values of a culture are known as:

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Folktales

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