LITERATURE QUESTIONS
TRADITIONAL LITERATURE
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demonstrates the power of gods and goddesses
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explains something in nature
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focuses on human flaws
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moral or theme stated at the end
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involves common “folk”
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Detailed explanation-1: -Elicit from them that myths-like other stories-contain the following elements: characters, setting, conflict, plot, and resolution. In addition, myths usually explained some aspect of nature or accounted for some human action.
Detailed explanation-2: -Characteristics of a Myth in Literature These stories were meant to offer reasonable explanations; therefore, the audience believed these stories to be true. Myths include gods and/or goddesses, and these figures often have supernatural powers. Myths include an explanation for how something came to be in the world.
Detailed explanation-3: -Complete opposites such as night/day and good/evil often play important roles in the plot of a myth. There is an emphasis on language. Mythical heroes are often sophisticated storytellers. Myths are created to comment or analyze a real world event.
Detailed explanation-4: -a story. explains the origins of things. supernatural elements. mirrors the strengths and weaknesses of mankind.