Download Mythology Unit Study Guide

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Mythology Unit Study Guide
Directions: To help you prepare for the upcoming test, please complete the questions in complete
sentences, where necessary.
1. List the characteristics of a myth.
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2. What are the two (2) purposes of a myth?
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3. What are the five (5) functions of myths? Circle the function that is included in every Greek
myth.
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4. Why are Greek myths read today? How are they relevant in today’s world?
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5. What is a universal theme? Who does it apply to?
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6. Define “hero” as it is used in literature. Who is an example of a hero in Greek mythology?
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7. Define Archetype:
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8. Give an example of an archetype from today’s world. Why is he/she an archetype?
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9. What are epics? How are they different from other Greek myths?
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**Remember that epics also reflect the culture that made that epic! ***
10. List the Olympians.
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11. The conflict of a story is the ________________________________________.
12. Explain what oral tradition is.
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13. Why do Greek gods and goddesses have Roman names? Explain.
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14. Stories show a sequence of cause and effect. Please explain what cause and effect is (without
saying “cause and effect”).
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15. Complete the following Cause and Effect boxes from previous stories we’ve read.
CAUSE
EFFECT
Arachne challenged
the goddess, Athene.
Icarus drowned in
the sea below him.
Hades kidnapped
Persephone.
There are 4 seasons
on Earth. (Demeter
and Persephone)
EXTRA CAUSE AND EFFECT
A student forgot to
do his homework.
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Review:
Please identify the parts to a plot chart.
Note:
For the Mythology Unit test, please be prepared to read a new myth and identify
story elements, theme, characters, and mythology elements.