These folktales are very short, with animal characters who learn a moral at the end of the story.
Fable
100
The main type of character(s) used in myths are: ____________.
Gods and/or goddesses
100
How many types of conflict are there? (Remember: man vs.....)
Five (5)
200
This can be a villain/enemy or the problem in a text.
Antagonist
200
Which genre features real historical events but fake characters?
Historical fiction
200
These folktales usually include magic, make-believe creatures, princesses, and has a moral at the end.
Fairytales
200
Myths often tell the story of how ____________ was created.
The world
200
The theme of a story is the _______________ that an author is trying to teach you.
Lesson
300
The setting is ________ & _________ a story takes place.
When & Where
300
Which genre features a futuristic setting, science, and sometimes robots and/or aliens?
Science fiction
300
These stories contain many elements of fairy tales, but they always have a very creative, imaginative setting.
Fantasy
300
The most famous myths came from which two cultures? (Hint: One copied the other)
Greek & Roman
300
The most basic type of conflict is man vs. _________. It is when the protagonist goes up against an obvious villain or enemy.
Man vs. Man
400
A plot has five sections. During what section of the plot is the problem solved?
Falling action
400
Which genre features a realistic setting and characters?
Realistic fiction
400
These ancient stories tell about a hero. These stories have been passed down through generations. They are usually based on fact, but have been greatly exaggerated over time.
Legend
400
Which of the following is a common theme in myths? A) do not murder, B) do not make the gods angry, C) do not explore beyond your lands, or D) all of the above.
B) do not make the gods angry
400
Sometimes, a character may be having a problem within themselves, such as trying to get over a fear of heights. This type of conflict is known as Man vs. _____________.
Man vs. Self
500
When two or more characters are talking in a story, this is referred to as: ____________.
Dialogue
500
DAILY DOUBLE! ___ Which genre features someone's life story, but is written by someone else?
Biography
500
The author(s) famous for writing fables was: A) Socrates, B) Homer, C) Aesop, or D) the Grimm brothers
C) Aesop
500
Many people in many cultures used to believe that mythological stories were true because they used to be _____________ stories. A) historical, B) religious, C) legendary, or D) scientific.