We compare and contrast two pieces of literature to

find the similarities and differences.

According to the Native American creation story, a vault is

the sky, or heavens over our heads.

Name one way the two creation stories were different:

In one story the creator rested.

Native Americans spoke many languages and

weren't able to understand other tribes.

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American Literature Week 1: Compare and Contrast

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Review questions for an exercise comparing and contrasting a Native American creation story with the Biblical story of creation.

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1
The Biblical creation story
included creation by animals.
included creation by God.
included creaton by aliens.
included creation by vampires.
2
Who would bring the Biblical creation story to America?
traders from India
European settlers
African slaves
Asian explorers
3
Name one way the two creation stories were the same:
Waterbeetles were related to beavers.
Birds dried the wet ground with their wings.
Land was separated from water.
The sun was a burning ball of fire.
4
We compare and contrast two pieces of literature to
to see what's right with one and not the other.
to see what is wrong with one and not the other.
find the similarities and differences.
to decide which is our favorite.
5
According to the Native American creation story, a vault is
the sky, or heavens over our heads.
where they keep money in a bank.
the bank on the side of a river.
something you do at a track and field event.
6
Name one way the two creation stories were different:
In one story the creator rested.
In one story the animals rebelled.
In one story the humans talked to the animals.
In one story the owls were in charge.
7
Native Americans spoke many languages and
could understand tribes on the same coast.
were able to understand other tribes.
weren't able to understand other tribes.
could speak to the European settlers.
8
Native American myths were used to:
Talk to the gods.
Explain a natural event.
Make people laugh.
Entertain around the campfire.
9
When you look at two pieces of literature side-by-side you are:
Looking and listening.
Comparing and contradicting.
Contrasting and contradicting.
Comparing and contrasting.
10
The Native American creation story
included creaton by God.
included creation by animals.
included creation by vampires.
included creation by aliens.

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