JSS 1 English Studies Flashcards: Literature: Meaning, Features and Lessons of Myths and Legends

Question 1

A traditional story that explains origins through gods or supernatural beings is a ____.

Accepted Answer

myth

Question 2

A traditional story linked to a historical person or place is a ____.

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legend

Question 3

Gods, spirits and magical beings are ____ figures.

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supernatural

Question 4

A belief not based on scientific evidence may be called a ____ belief.

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superstitious

Question 5

A creation story explaining how the world began is a ____.

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myth

Question 6

A tale about an admired warrior whose deeds grew in retelling is a ____.

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legend

Question 7

What feature is common in many myths?

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supernatural events

Question 8

Legends often contain a mixture of history and ____.

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imagination

Question 9

Myths may explain a community's beliefs about ____.

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origins

Question 10

A legend is often connected with a particular ____.

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hero

Question 11

The message about right conduct in a myth is its ____.

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moral lesson

Question 12

What should a reteller preserve in a myth or legend?

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the main sequence of events

Question 13

Why can different communities have different creation myths?

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They have different cultural beliefs.

Question 14

A story explaining why thunder occurs through a god's anger is a ____.

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myth

Question 15

A story about the founding deeds of a real ancient ruler is likely a ____.

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legend

Question 16

The struggle between good and evil is a possible ____ in myths.

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theme

Question 17

Which element makes a narrated legend easy to follow?

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chronological order

Question 18

Exaggerated bravery in a legend helps present the hero as ____.

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extraordinary

Question 19

Myths and legends can preserve a people's cultural ____.

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heritage

Question 20

To identify a moral, a reader should examine actions and their ____.

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consequences

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