Discuss the ways in which stories that come from oral tradition are different from written stories from a specific author. How do the traits of a legendary hero exemplify the values of the culture from which the legend originated? In what ways do legends and folktales illustrate the belief systems and customs of the cultures that create them? What is an urban legend and how does it compare to legends from the past? How do folktales help children understand the world in which they live? Do you think that folktales are relevant stories for children today? Which television shows and/or movies serve as folk tales for children today?

Lauses unnecessary to the meanings of the words modified demonstrative 2. clauses necessary to the meanings of the words modified relative 3. words for which pronouns stand intensive 4. a pronoun ending in -self and referring to the previously used noun or pronoun nonrestrictive clauses 5. a pronoun ending in -self and used for emphasis restrictive clauses 6. pronouns that ask questions indefinite pronouns 7. pronouns that point out to whom or to what the speaker is referring reflexive 8. everyone, nobody, and something are examples antecedents 9. pronouns introducing adjective or noun clauses interrogative 10. i, you, him, mine, and their are examples personal pronouns

Create a purpose statement based on the graphic organizer in "section ii: finding the main point."

What does breathless mean in the following sentence? after elizabeth won the race, she was breathless with excitement. a.was about to faint b.was not able to breathe c.was at the finish line d.was not excited