LITERATURE QUESTIONS
NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE
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Myths are usually about everyday people and their daily lives.
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All myths attempt to explain the origin of earthly life.
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Myths often feature immortal beings.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -What is a myth? A myth is a story or legend, that often is based on a true event, that tells of the culture, beliefs, events, and important characters in the history of a people.
Detailed explanation-2: -Myths are stories created to teach people about something important and meaningful. They were often used to teach people about events that they could not always understand, such as illness and death, or earthquakes and floods.
Detailed explanation-3: -The saying “If you don’t succeed, try, try again” expresses a cultural value clearly suggested by “The Earth on Turtle’s Back”.
Detailed explanation-4: -What important aspect of the world is explained by “When Grizzlies Walked Upright?” According to “When Grizzlies Walked Upright, ” why do the Modocs never kill grizzly bears? The grizzlies are their ancestors. In “When Grizzlies Walked Upright, ” the Chief of the Sky Spirits becomes angry with the grizzlies.