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 INTRODUCTORY MESSAGE
Welcome to the Grade 10 Alternative Delivery Module!
This learner’s module is specially designed to provide you with the goals to co-
operative, collaborative, and independent learning of the target themes, concepts, and
competencies that will develop your 21st century real life-based skills. This module
gives you with meaningful tasks to develop your skills for academic success and the
world of work. It is connected on the general objectives of the K to 12 Basic Education
program for Grade 10 that will help you cope up in facing the pandemic.

This learner’s module provides a variety of texts that are both relevant and
meaningful to your experience in the pandemic. It offers opportunities for you to further
develop and improve your vocabulary, literary, grammar, and reading skills. The tasks
are generated as communicative and real life-based activities anchored on the integra-
tion of grammar skills. Positively, this module will help deepen your understanding on
how you can be resilient during this health crisis.

For the facilitator:

You are expected to guide the students in learning elements of plot and the dif-
ferences between myth and legend. Aside from this, you will be the one who will check
the answers of your student in every activity and will give feedback on it. Answer key is
provided at the back of this module. Please instill honesty to the learners while using
this module. Please take good care of this ADM.
Meanwhile, you shall integrate each topic to the health crisis that the Philippines
is facing right now. This is for the students to fully enhance their strengths and resili-
ence amidst Covid-19.

For the student:

This module is designed to enhance your reading skills in a fun and exciting
way. It is your responsibility to answer the activities and questions honestly. This mod-
ule aims you to keep yourself learning while in a pandemic. It also targets you to real-
ize how does this crisis affect your way of living positively.
Have fun and enjoy learning!
This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know

This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn
in the module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
lesson to take.

What’s In
This is a brief drill or review to help you
link the current lesson with the previous
one.
 What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be intro-
duced to you in various ways; a story, a
song, a poem, a problem opener, an activi-
ty or situation.

What is It
This section provides a brief discussion of
the lesson. This aims to help you discover
and understand new concepts and skills.

This comprises activities for independent

What’s More practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the an-
swers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

What I Have Learned

This includes questions or blank sentence/
paragraph to be filled into process what
you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will

help you transfer your new knowledge or
skill into real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your

level of mastery in achieving the learner
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given

to you to enrich your knowledge or the skill
of the lesson learned.

Answer Key
This contains answers to all activities in the
module.
 What I Need to Know

To help you improve your reading and literary skills, this module is designed and
written with you in mind. It will help you enhance your basic and necessary skills in
reading and writing stories. The scope of this module will be used as one of the
learning modalities in the new normal education. The language used are easily
understood by the learners. The lessons are organized according to sequence of the
course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the
textbook you are now using.
The module is divided into two lessons:
Lesson 1- Myth and Legend
Lesson 2- Orpheus (Myth)
After going through this module, you are expected to:
Differentiate myth from legend;
Identify elements of plot;
Comprehend the myth “Orpheus”; and
Learn moral lessons from various texts that can be applied in everyday life.

What I Know

DIRECTION. Read each item carefully. Write the letter of the most appropriate answer
on the blank.

_ 1. What is the part of the story that reveals the solution and takes care of the
conflict?
a. Climax c. theme
b. Resolution d. Introduction
_ 2. What do you call the story’s time and place?
a. Setting c. Plot
b. Narrator d. Character
3. What element of plot is where the problem/conflict is introduced?
a. falling action c. rising action
b. climax d. resolution
_ 4. Where does the main character come face to face with a conflict? This is
the turning point of the story.
a. falling action c. rising action
b. climax d. resolution
 _ 5. What is the correct order of the plot diagram?
A. Rising action, exposition, climax, falling action, resolution/denouement
B. Exposition, climax, rising action, falling action, resolution/denouement
C. Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution/denouement
D. Exposition, resolution/denouement, falling action, rising action, climax
6. What do you call one of the elements of plot that establishes character and
setting in the story?
a. Exposition c. Resolution
b. Rising Action d. Conflict
_ 7. What is the difference between tone and mood?
A. Tone is how we are made to feel as readers while mood is the attitude
or approach that the author takes toward the subject.
B. Tone is an element of plot that highlights the story while mood is also
an element of plot that ends the story in an emotional way.
C. Tone is the attitude or approach that the author takes toward the sub-
ject while mood is how we are made to feel as readers.
D. Tone and mood do not have any difference.
8. Which of the following choices is a traditional story that explains the be-
liefs of a people about the natural and human world where the main characters are
usually gods or supernatural heroes?
a. Poem c. Epic
b. Legend d. Myth
9. Which of the following is true about legend?
A. A legend is presumed to have some basis in historical fact and tends
to mention real people or events.
B. A legend is a type of symbolic storytelling that was not based on fact.
C. A legend is about gods, goddesses, and supernatural creatures.
D. A legend is mostly synonymous with fiction due its lack of supporting
evidence.
_ 10. Who is the mother of Orpheus?
a. Eurydice c. Sisyphus
b. Calliope d. Persephone
_ 11. Why did Orpheus go to King Hades?
A. He wanted to live with Eurydice in the underworld.
B. He wanted to visit Persephone.
C. He wanted to offer a gift to Persephone
D. He wanted to get Eurydice back to Earth.
_ 12. What was the condition given by Hades to Orpheus?
A. Not to hold Eurydice.
B. Not to look back at her until they are on Earth again
C. Not to play his lyre while going back on Earth again.
D. There is no condition given by Hades.
_ 13. Orpheus played his lyre so sweetly that he charmed all things on earth.
Which of the sensory images is used in the underlined statement?
a. sight c. smell
b. taste d. hear
14. Which of the following stories is an example of Myth?
a. Florante at Laura c. Orpheus
b. Noli Me Tangere d. Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy
_ 15. What is the tone of the myth “Orpheus”?
a. solemn c. funny
b. threatening d. serious
Lesson 1
MYTH AND LEGEND
When you were young, you were influenced by your relatives, friends, and
teachers to believe that things had their origins. For instance, the story of a pineapple
came from the story of the little girl named “Pina” who always uses her mouth for yell-
ing in finding her stuffs that she needs instead of using her eyes. Until one day, a fairy
punished her to be a pineapple, a fruit that has many eyes around it, as a lesson for
her to search on things using her sight.
Meanwhile, you are also taught about gods and goddesses. You knew that
there are many gods and goddesses in stories like Ares who is the Greek God of War
and Aphrodite who is the Greek goddess of beauty and love. Did you know that the
stories you believed when you were young were Myths and Legends which were all
fictional? In this lesson, you will learn the differences between these literary genres.

What’s In

Directions. From the venn diagram below, state the differences and similarities
between “Fiction” and “Nonfiction in literature.

FICTION NON-FICTION
 What’s New

Direction. Read the poem below. Then answer the questions that follow.

Myths and Legends Many people enjoy a good

by Derek James
The mysterious myths and
legends,
a true fact or a fake fact,
No one really knows for
sure.
All these stories passed
down from generation to
generation,
Makes a person wonder why?
Sometimes wondering how it
all came to be.
story of a myth and a legend,
Even if it is a spooky story
or a beautiful story.
Myths and legends will always
live forever,
In the hearts of millions of
people all around the world.
If you choose to believe it
or choose not to believe it,
Choice is up to you, my dear
friend.

A myth and a legend always At least in the end you can

lingers, always say,
Never to lose those who That was such an interesting
are continuously curious. book about myths and legends.

Is it the need to explore I guess that is why it is

something mysterious, a myth and a legend,
To fulfill our imaginations To keep you wanting to
with fantasy bliss. come back and read more
and more.
Questions:
1. What is the message of the poem?
2. How are the words myth and legend described in the poem?
3. Why are myths and legends important?
4. In your own opinion, what is the difference between myths and legends?

What is It

How did you find the preceding activity? Are you ready to learn about myth and
legend? I am sure you are! From the first activity done, you were able to recall “fiction”
and “nonfiction”. But how do these terms relate in our topic? Before doing the next ac-
tivities, read and understand first some important notes on this lesson and the exam-
ples presented.
MYTHS AND LEGENDS
A myth is a traditional story that explains the beliefs of a people about the natu-
ral and human world. The main characters in myths are usually gods or supernatural
heroes. The stories are set in the distant past. The people who told these stories be-
lieved that they were true.
 A legend is a traditional story about the past. The main characters are usually
kings or heroes. Some examples of well-known legends include the tales of Odysseus
from Ancient Greece, Beowulf from the Norse lands and King Arthur from Old England.
Like myths, legends were thought to be true.
Mythology is a body of myths and legends from a particular region and culture.
Some examples are Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology, Norse Mythology, Celtic My-
thology and Chinese Mythology.
Many cultures have creation myths, which explain how the world came to be.
These stories are interesting to read and compare.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MYTH AND LEGEND

A legend is presumed to have some basis in historical fact and tends to men-
tion real people or events. Historical fact morphs into a legend when the truth has
been exaggerated to the point that real people or events have taken on a romanti-
cized, "larger than life" quality. In contrast, a myth is a type of symbolic storytelling
that was never based on fact. Throughout time, myths have sought to explain difficult
concepts (e.g., the origin of the universe) with the help of common story devices,
such as personification and allegories.
These words are commonly used interchangeably to refer to the fictitious na-
ture of something. Historically and academically, however, there is a difference.
Myths are often traditional and/or religious stories that take place in a timeless
past. They incorporate invented characters — usually supernatural entities, such as
deities and demigods — and fantastical story elements (e.g., a flying, magic carpet),
and usually take place "beyond" or "outside" of conventional timelines. Throughout
history, myths have been used to explain seemingly unexplainable phenomena re-
garding how and why the world works the way it does or why people behave the way
they do.

Legend Myth
Evidence that Yes, but evidence may be No
events occurred / incorrect or insubstantial

When and where Typically, in more recent his- Usually the ancient past from a
did it happen? torical past. Usually from a specific ancient culture.

Is it fact or fic- Facts are distorted or exag- No evidence to prove it as fact.

tion? gerated. Some fiction.
Who are they Notable people from history.
about?
What are they Often about heroic deeds,
about? overcoming obstacles, but
may also be about evildoing.
Fictional stories explaining how
"the world was created" or some
type of natural situation that oc-
curred on Earth.
Gods, supernatural realm, su-
pernatural creatures.
Traditional narrative that ex-
plains natural phenomena
through symbolism and meta-
phor — often involves the gods
of ancient cultures.

It is common for old myths to have once been accepted as fact, or something
akin to fact, as in t1he case of Greek and Roman gods, the Australian Aboriginal
Dreamtime, and even explanations (e.g., demonic possession) for now-curable diseas-
es. Over time, reason and science have resulted in many mythical explanations falling
out of favor until they are generally accepted to be false — mythical — stories.

Legends are also fictitious, but their origins are thought to be based on some
truth. Originally, legends specifically referred to the fantastical life stories of saints
(e.g., Joan of Arc), but today they refer to fantastical life stories of anyone or any-
thing well-known. Oftentimes, the characteristics of people, particularly of heroes, in a
legend are unverifiable or perhaps even false, but legends still have some basis in
fact. They tend to include real people from history or take place in, say, a real war,
but have obvious exaggerated or fictional elements. In legends, historical figures may
have superhuman or otherwise extraordinary qualities (e.g., superhuman strength),
and real events may incorporate false elements, such as a sage or fortune teller
warning a hero about the events to come (foreshadowing, a story element).

FACT OR FICTION?
"Myth" is mostly synonymous with fiction due its lack of supporting evidence.
The term "fantasy" is also synonymous in most cases.
“Legends” may include facts, but they are not entirely factual themselves; the
truth in them has been distorted over time, usually for the sake of a good story. For
example, while Pocahontas and John Smith were real people in American history,
their relationship and the events that led up to their meeting have been deeply exag-
gerated in many stories, including in Walt Disney's 1995 animated film, Pocahontas.

What’s More

INDEPENDENT ACTIVITY 1:
Directions. On a sheet of paper, write down a list of your favorite stories (myths and
legends) from your childhood. Then from your list, state your reason why that myth or
legend is your favorite.

INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT 1:
Directions. On a sheet of paper, write an essay about how myth and legend con-
tribute in overcoming fears and anxiety during the pandemic.

INDEPENDENT ACTIVITY 2:
Directions. Compare myth and legend by writing their similarities and differ-
ences using a venn diagram illustrated below.

MYTH LEGEND
INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT 2:
Directions. Draw a box like the one provided below, then write a slogan about
the importance of reading myth and legend inside it.

INDEPENDENT ACTIVITY 3:
Directions. On a sheet of paper, name one god or goddess from the Greek My-
thology which you admire the most. Then, state the reason why did you choose him/
her.

INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT 3:
Directions. Answer the following questions briefly. Write it on the space provid- ed.
1. Are myths and legends true? Why or why not?
2. What do you think is the purpose of these works for the people?
3. How do these works contribute in literature?
4. How do myths and legends shape a person’s character?
5. Based on your self-assessment during this crisis, do you think these literary genres
can help you overcome fears and worries? In what ways?

What I Have Learned

1. A _ is a traditional story that explains the beliefs of a people about

the natural and human world. The main characters in this genre is usually gods or su-
pernatural heroes.
2. A _ is a traditional story about the past. The main characters are usu-
ally kings or heroes.
3. is a body of myths and legends from a particular region and culture.
 What I Can Do

Direction. On a sheet of paper, create your own story about the origin of COVID-
19. You can apply the principles of writing myth or legend.

REFERENCES
James, D. (1982). Myths and Legends. Retrieved from https://www.poemhunter.com/
poem/myths-and-legends-2/ on July 30, 2020
Myths and Legends. Retrieved from https://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/en/curriculum-
development/resource-support/net/handout%201.1-%20myths%20and%20legends.pdf
on July 30, 2020
Legend vs. Myth. Retrieved from https://www.diffen.com/difference/Legend_vs_Myth
on July 30, 2020
Lesson 2
ORPHEUS
Can you remember your favorite story when you are a child? Many of the well-
loved titles that come to mind are likely to be based on or derived from myths; frighten-
ing or fascinating tales that have survived the chasms of history and handed down
through the generations. In this lesson, you will learn another myth entitled “Orpheus”.
I am sure you will like this story. Let us start.

What’s In

Direction. Read the following text carefully and study the figure below. Note the
following information as you read the text.

Plot is a sequence of events in a story that force a character to make increasing- ly

difficult decisions, driving the story toward a climactic event and resolution.
Elements of Plot Description
Exposition or introduction This establishes characters and setting.
Rising action, which reveals the You know that quote about getting your char-
conflict acters up a tree, then throwing rocks at them?
This is rock-throwing time. Here’s where you
raise the stakes and begin building up to the
story’s climax. It’s crucial that your readers
know what’s at stake here; it’s also critical that
they clearly understand the conflict.
The climax, or turning point You’ve been building up to this moment all
story long. This is the moment that matters
most, the moment a character’s
choice determines the outcome of the conflict.
The big conflict must be addressed here.
Falling action It’s time to wind everything down, nice and
easy. Here’s where you address all the other
problems and questions you’ve brought up,
filling in the holes. More importantly, this is al-
so where you explore the results of your char-
acters’ decisions. Think consequences, folks;
every choice your characters made have had
an effect, and however they resolved the con-
flict, here’s where we see what happened af-
ter.
Resolution It’s a scene-closure with enough finality to de-
serve those two words: The End.
 THE PLOT DIAGRAM

CLIMAX
Beginning of the story where
the characters are introduced.

Events lead-
ing to the end
of the story.
The main charac-
ter faces a series
of conflicts.

RESOLUTION

Beginning of End of the

the story story.
where the
EXPOSITION characters are
introduced.

What’s New

Direction. Knowing the following words will help you as you read Orpheus. Re-
member how these words are defined.
1. Inspiration A. something that brings on creative activity
B. motivation
2. Lyre A. a small stringed musical instrument
B. similar to a harp
3. Entranced A. to put somebody into trance
B. charmed
4. Condemned A. to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment
B. doomed
5. Summoned A. sent for
B. called forth
Processing Questions

1. What did you notice in the way these words are defined?
2. How can you differentiate definitions A and b?
3. What is a better way to define a word?
 What is It

ORPHEUS
Alice Low

There were nine goddesses called Muses. Born out of Zeus and a Titan named
Mnemosyne, each muse presided over a different art or science.
Calliope, one of these sisters, was the inspiration of poets and musicians. She
was the mother of Orpheus (a mortal because his father was one) and gave to her a
remarkable talent for music. Orpheus played his lyre so sweetly that he charmed all
things on earth. Men and women for-
got their cares when gathered around
him to listen. Wild beasts lay down as
they gathered around him as if they
were tame, entranced by his soothing
notes. Even rocks and trees followed
him, and the rivers changed their di-
rection to hear him play.
Orpheus loved a young woman
named Eurydice, and when they were
married, they looked forward to many
years of happiness together. But
soon after, Eurydice stepped on a
poisonous snake and died.

Orpheus roamed the earth, singing

sad melodies to try to overcome his
grief. But it was no use. He longed for
Eurydice so deeply that he decided to
follow her to the underworld. He said
to himself, “No mortal has ever been
there before, but I must try to bring back my beloved Eurydice. I will charm Persepho-
ne and Hades with my music and win Eurydice’s release.”
He climbed into a cave and through a dark passage that led to the underworld. When
he reached the river Styx, he plucked his lyre again, and Cerberus, the fierce three-
headed dog who guarded the gates, heard the sweet music and lay still to let him
pass.
Orpheus continued to play his lyre tenderly as he made his way through the
gloomy underworld. The ghosts cried when they heard his sad music. Sisyphus, who
had been condemned to roll uphill forever, stopped his fruitless work to listen. Tanta-
lus, who had been sentenced to stand in a pool of receding water, stopped trying to
quench his thirst. And even the wheel to which Ixion was tied as punishment stopped
turning for one moment.
At last Orpheus came to the palace of Hades and Persephone, King and Queen
of the underworld. Before they could order him to leave, he began his gentle song,
pleading for Eurydice.
 When stern Hades heard Orpheus’ song, he began to weep. Cold Persephone
was so moved that, for the first time in all her months in the underworld, her heart melt-
ed.
“Oh, please, my husband,” she said to Hades, “let Eurydice be reunited with Or-
pheus.”

And Hades replied, “I, too, feel the sadness of Orpheus. I cannot refuse him.”
They summoned Eurydice, and the two lovers clasped each other and turned to
leave.
“Wait!” said Hades to Orpheus. “Eurydice is yours to take back to earth on one
condition.”

“What is that?” asked Orpheus

“She must follow you, and you must not look back at her until you are on earth
again.”
“I understand,” said Orpheus, “and I am forever grateful.”

Orpheus and Eurydice left the underworld and made their way through the dark
passage that led to the upper world. At last they reached the cave through which Or-
pheus had descended.
“I can see daylight ahead” called Orpheus to Eurydice. “We are almost there.”
But Eurydice had not heard him, and so she did not answer.

Orpheus turned to make sure that she was still following him. He caught one
last glimpse of her arms stretched out to him. And then she disappeared, swallowed by
darkness.
“Farewell,” he heard her cry as she was carried back to the underworld.

If you were Orpheus, would you have looked back to see if Eurydice was follow-
ing? Why or why not?
Orpheus tried to follow her, but this time the gods would not allow it. And so he
wandered the earth alone. He sang his sad songs to the trees and longed for the time
when he, too, would die and be reunited with his beloved Eurydice in the underworld.

What’s More

INDEPENDENT ACTIVITY 1:

Directions. Answer the following questions below. Start your statement using
the phrase “I believe,” then end your answer using the phrase “And I thank you.”

1. What was the greatest strength of Orpheus? What was his weakness?
2. What effect did Orpheus’ music have on people and gods? Cite two examples of
this.
3. Why did Orpheus decide to rescue his wife from the underworld?
4. Why did Orpheus look back to see if Eurydice was following him?
5. What reasons might the gods have for allowing Orpheus and Eurydice to reunite?
6. What main characteristic of this text makes it a myth?
7. To whom does Orpheus owe his talent? Why was he able to win the sympathy of
the gods?
8. What do you think is the purpose of the writer in writing the story?

INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT 1: ELEMENT-ARRAY

Directions. Study the bulb puzzle below. Supply each part of the puzzle given the plot
of story Orpheus. Write your answers on a sheet of paper.

RISING ACTION
EXPOSITION

CLIMAX

RESOLUTION
FALLING ACTION

Processing Questions:
1. How do the elements help you understand the flow of the story?
2. What is the theme of the story?
3. In what way do the elements contribute to your understanding of the selection’s
over-all theme?

INDEPENDENT ACTIVITY 2: ALICE LOW

Direction. Read the story Orpheus once again. Determine the tone, mood, tech-
nique, and purpose of the author in writing the text.

Tone is the attitude or approach that the author takes toward the work’s central
theme or subject.
Mood is how we are made to feel as readers, or the emotion evoked by
the author.
Literary techniques are specific, deliberate constructions of language
which an author uses to convey meaning.
Mood of my
Tone of my story...
story...

Techniques of My purpose
my story... for writing is...
INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT 2: MY SENSES
Direction. Pick out five sentences from the myth “Orpheus” that shows imagery.
Identify the senses to which the statements appeal.

Imagery means to use figurative language to represent objects, actions, and

ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses. The five most
common types of imagery are visual (sight), auditory (hear), olfactory (smell),
gustatory (taste), and tactile (touch).
Example: Orpheus played his lyre so sweetly that he charmed all things on earth.
Imagery: Auditory (Hear)

INDEPENDENT ACTIVITY 3: ADAPTING TO THE ‘NEW NORMAL’

Directions. From the story of Orpheus, his greatest strength is his musical ability
and his weaknesses are his lack of trust and impatience. In this activity, categorize
your strengths and weaknesses from the “new normal” situations presented below. Put
a (/) if it is your strength and mark (x) if it is your weakness. Then explain your answer
on the last column.
Weak- Reason (Why it is your
New Normal situations Strength
ness strength/ weakness?)
Masks and gloves may be com-
monplace, depending on where in

Queuing is now the norm, be it

when visiting health professionals,
going to the shops, or even getting in
a lift.
Public transport looks very differ-
ent, with social distancing in place
and commuters wearing masks and
gloves.
We do a double-take when we hear
someone cough, sneeze, or sniffle.
We’ve been conditioned these past
few months to be hypervigilant for
these symptoms, but hopefully this
might also mean that higher stand-
ards of hand and personal hygiene
will continue.
Education as we know it has
change. Schools and universities
have moved online, some blending

No visits from loved ones from in-

Social greetings have morphed.

INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT 3: MY HERO

Directions. Orpheus is considered a hero in the story. In this assessment, write

an essay about the person that you recognize as your hero in this pandemic.

What I Have Learned

1. _ is a sequence of events in a story that force a character to make

increasingly difficult decisions, driving the story toward a climactic event and reso-
lution.
2. There were nine goddesses called .
3. _ was the inspiration of poets and musicians. She was the mother of
Orpheus.
4. Orpheus loved a young woman named _ and they married. But soon
after, his wife stepped on a poisonous snake and died.
5. is the fierce three-headed dog.
6. _ and _ are the King and Queen of the underworld.
7. _ is the attitude or approach that the author takes toward the work’s
central theme or subject.

What I Can Do

Directions. On a sheet of paper, write a summary of the myth “Orpheus” based on

your own understanding. Observe the elements of plot in writing it.

Assessment

DIRECTIONS. Read each item carefully. Write the letter of the most appropriate
answer on the blank.
_ 1. What element of a plot establishes character and setting in the story?
a. Exposition b. Rising Action c. Conflict d. Resolution
_ 2. What is the difference between tone and mood?
A. Tone is how we are made to feel as readers while mood is the attitude
or approach that the author takes toward the subject.
B. Tone is an element of plot that highlights the story while mood is also
an element of plot that ends the story in an emotional way.
C. Tone is the attitude or approach that the author takes toward the sub-
ject while mood is how we are made to feel as readers.
 D. Tone and mood do not have any difference.
3. Which of the following choices is a traditional story that explains the be-
liefs of a people about the natural and human world where the main characters are
usually gods or supernatural heroes?
a. Poem b. Legend c. Myth d. Epic
_ 4. Which of the following is true about legend?
A. A legend is presumed to have some basis in historical fact and tends to
mention real people or events.
B. A legend is a type of symbolic storytelling that was never based on fact.
C. A legend is about gods, goddesses, and supernatural creatures.
D. A legend is mostly synonymous with fiction due its lack of supporting evi-
dence.
_ 5. Who is the mother of Orpheus?
a. Eurydice b. Calliope c. Persephone d. Sisyphus
_ 6. Who among the following wrote the famous myth “Orpheus”?
a. Alice Low b. Dante Alighieri c. Morris Bishop d. Edgar Allan Poe
_ 7. What was the lesson learned from the myth “Orpheus”?
A. To follow instructions
B. Be polite
C. Don’t be vain
D. Be prepared
_ 8. What is the purpose of the author in writing the story?
a. To inform b. To persuade c. To entertain d. To expose
_ 9. Who is Orpheus?
a. Blacksmith b. Farmer c. Musician and Poet d. Politician
10. What happened when Orpheus turned around to Eurydice to make sure
she was following?
A. She pushed him.
B. She started fading away.
C. She scared him.
D. She killed him.
_ 11. What made Eurydice go to the underworld?
A. Broke a rib
B. Got sick and died
C. Bit by a snake
D. Fell in a hole
_ 12. How many times did the Cerberus bark?
a. 3 times b. 5 times c. 6 times d. Cerberus does not bark
_ 13. What is the greatest strength of Orpheus?
a. Playing basketball b. singing c. Playing the lyre d. composing songs
_ 14. What musical instrument is played by Orpheus?
a. Piano b. guitar c. Flute d. Lyre
_ 15. To whom does Orpheus owe his talent?
a. Mnemosyne b. Calliope c. Eurydice d. Persephone
_ 16. What effect did Orpheus’ music have on people and Gods?
A. It could make people and Gods fell in love with him.
B. It could charm all things on Earth.
C. It could kill all living things.
D. It could make people unhappy.
_ 17. Who was Orpheus’ wife?
a. Eurydice b. Calliope c. Persephone d. Mnemosyne
18. Which of the following stories is an example of legend?
a. Biag ni Lam-Ang b. Orpheus c. Ibong Adarna d. Beowulf
_ 19. What is mythology?
A. Mythology is a traditional story about the past.
B. Mythology is a type of symbolic storytelling that was never based on fact.
C. Mythology is a body of myths and legends from a particular region and
culture.
D. Mythology is often traditional and/or religious story that takes place in a
timeless past.
 _ 20. What is true about myth and legend?
A. Myth has no evidence to prove it is a fact while legend has evidence
that is distorted or exaggerated.
B. Myth is presumed to have some basis in historical fact and tends to
mention real people or events while legend is a type of symbolic story-
telling that was never based on fact.
C. Myth is typically in more recent historical past and it happens usually
from a specific culture while legend happens usually in the ancient past
from a specific ancient culture.
D. Myth and legend are not fictions and their stories really happen in real-
life.

Additional Activities

Love conquers all. This is the theme of the myth “Orpheus”; wherein the major story is
centered on Orpheus’ ability to charm all living things. He did everything in the name of
love.

Direction. On a sheet of paper, answer this question in a paragraph with at least

5 sentences: To what extent would you use your strength to help/save the person you
love the most in this time of pandemic?
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