Parts of Speech
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Characters in Mythology
Vocabulary
Elements of a Myth
100
In Social Studies, we learned about Russia, South America, and Europe. (What part of speech is, Europe?)
Noun
100
A funny noise.
No
100
I defeated the Minotaur.
Prince Theseus.
100
Use the word, labyrinth in a sentence.
An example, A labyrinth is a large maze.
100
This is how myths were passed from person to person before they were written down.
Orally
200
Vanilla bean is Emma's favorite ice cream. (What part of speech is, is?)
Verb
200
A whale is not a fish
No
200
I am the goddess of marriage. My symbol is a peacock.
Hera.
200
Use the word, mortal in a sentence.
An example, humans are mortal.
200
The characters in the myth often are:
Supreme beings, mythological creatures, etc.
300
Jackie carefully walked across the icy parking lot. (What part of speech is, carefully?)
Adverb
300
Life is wonderful, beautiful, and always changing.
Yes
300
I did not listen to my father, and flew too close to the sun.
Icarus
300
Use the word, riddle.
An example, A riddle is a puzzle made from words.
300
The truth in a myth is often stretched, or
Exaggerated
400
We hid Grandma’s present under the table. (What part of speech is, under?)
Preposition
400
Whistled softly.
No
400
I set traps for my wife to catch her with her boyfriend, who is also her half-brother.
Hephaestus
400
Use the word, sanctuary in a sentence.
An example, The ancient Greeks believed that there was a sanctuary for the gods at the top of Mount Olympus.
400
The ancient Greeks created myths to explain things they couldn't. Give an example.
Natural occurrences like earthquakes, spiders, etc.
500
Oh no! I forgot my homework again. (What part of speech is, Oh no!)
Interjection
500
the knight rode into the village on a beautiful horse.
No
500
I have the head of a woman, body of a lion, wings of an eagle.
Theban Sphynx
500
Use the word, arachnid in a sentence.
An example, The first arachnid was created by Athena.
500
Myths always include a lesson, otherwise known as a
Moral
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