Myth or Legend and WHY?
n ancient time, Jaguar, the Master of Fire, ate his meat cooked, while people ate their meat raw. People scrambled to catch the animals that were their food. Jaguar, the great hunter, had bows and arrows.
Jaguar, with his flared nostrils and pointed teeth, was a powerful being. But he took pity on a poor hungry man he met in the jungle. He took the man back to his home, where a warm fire burned. The grilled meat had a delicious smell, so new to the man. He ate hungrily. Jaguar was generous with his weapons, too. He taught the man to hunt with bows and arrows. The man repaid Jaguar by killing his wife and stealing his fire.
Since then, the people have feared Jaguar's wrath. And the ferocious feline has lived alone in the jungle, wary of civilization, waiting for revenge.
Myth - how man learned to use weapons; why jaguars kill humans
today is beautiful she continued but yesterday was cold and rainy
"Today is beautiful," she continued, "but yesterday was cold and rainy.”
Kyle and his brother were talking about how hard the exam was.
Reported
"Wow! That exam was really hard!", they gasped.
Neither a bear nor wolf is big enough to have made those footprints!
bear and wolf - singular
Classic Opening
Both
The baby Heracles lay fast asleep. Two serpents slithered around his crib and reared their ugly heads. Before they could strike, Heracles woke up, grabbed the giant snakes and strangled them.
Legend - impossible task
I love pizza spaghetti and ice cream he gushed but not broccoli
"I love pizza, spaghetti, and ice cream," he gushed, "but not broccoli!”
Brrr... brrrr.... Lisa said with a stutter exclaiming how cold it was outside.
Reported
"Brrrr.... brrrr....", Lisa stammered through her teeth, "it is freezing outside!”
John, you talk to the girl over there.
John (you) - singular
Explains a natural phenomenon
Myth
Cuchulainn was ready for battle. His hair bristled and stood on end. One eye sunk into his head and the other became a big red, bulging orb. His foaming mouth spread from ear to ear and a column of blood shot out of his head. "The Hound of Culann" was ready to lead his Ulster men against the invasion by his bitterest enemy, Queen Medb. Unfortunately, Cuchulainn would have to advance alone — the Queen immobilized his army with a curse.
Legend - description of a hero (appearance, reputation)
My new puppy is so naughty complained Jack but he is also so cute and playful his little brother added he would like 3 more.
"My new puppy is so naughty," Jack complained, "but he is also so cute and playful!" His little brother added he would like 3 more.
"There's a fly in my soup!" screamed Simone.
Direct
Simone screamed because there was a fly in her soup!
Either we go to the picnic or they go.
we and they - plural
A seemingly impossible quest
Legend
Aeneas followed his guide, the wise woman, the Sibyl of Cumae, deep into the dark forbidding cave that led to the land of the dead. They traveled the road of lost spirits, shadows adrift, and frightening horrors of disease, death, and discord until they reached two rivers. Charon, the ferryman of the dead and buried, reluctantly rowed them across while Cerebus, the three-headed dog of hell, furiously barked at these visitors from the world of the living.
Myth - explanation of the after life
Lizzie asked why is it so important that we add dialogue when writing narratives mr ned replied dialogue shows additional character traits and emotions
Lizzie asked, "Why is it so important that we add dialogue when writing narratives?
Mr Ned replied, "Dialogue shows additional character traits and emotions.”
While she’s on the phone, she’s saying to him, “I’m never going to talk to you again.
Direct
She told him on the phone she’s never going to talk to him again.
I went with them on a journey to the middle of the Earth.
I - singular
Loosely based on historical events
Legend
Huang Di, the ancient Yellow Emperor, stood bravely at the head of his army of gods, bears, tigers, and leopards. At the other end of the battlefield loomed the oxen-horned giant Chi You, backed by his army of demons.
Huang Di came to defend his imperial throne; Chi You came to demand it.
Chi You sneezed loudly and a thick, white fog covered the battlefield. No one could see a thing. Huang Di's army lashed out blindly until his quick-witted minister created a compass. Huang Di gathered the survivors and escaped.
Chi You was furious. The angry giant called in demon forces to help him. The winds blew wildly. The sky blackened and a fierce driving rain fell all over the battlefield. The Emperor's army was drowning.
Legend - hero, impossible task
Ellie asked all of us if the school play is tomorrow. Ms Lisa explained no it is in 4 days but we must practice every day this week
Ellie asked all of us if the school play is tomorrow. Ms Lisa explained, "No, it is in 4 days but, we must practice every day this week!”
She told me, "I'll be home by 10pm".
Direct
She told me she will be home by 10pm.
Many have answered the invitation for Friday evening.
Many - plural
Gods and fantastical or supernatural beings
Myth