Question

Read the selection. then, answer the questions that follow. coyote hid himself and watched the beings from a distance. he noticed that for a short time when they changed guardians of the fire, it remained unguarded. when the moment was right, coyote snatched up a flaming piece of fire and raced away, the furious beings just behind him. the beings came so close that their pieces of fire singed his tail. that is why coyote's tail is white to this day. but coyote held on to his piece of fire, returned home, and presented it to man, who has used it for warmth and cooking ever since. what generalization can you make about the traits of heroes in myths?
a. mythical heroes are exceptional.
b. mythical heroes are just like average people.
c. mythical heroes are always pleasant and kind.
d. mythical heroes always elicit admiration.

Answer 1

The correct aswer is D. Mythical heroes always elicit admiration.

when we analyze this excerpt, and we remember other stories about mythical heroes we see three main recurrent elements:

1.- They are brave despite the dangers

2.-They are Smart, Strong, and Secured

3.- They always want to do good deeds for the common benefit

These three traits are worthy of admiration because anyone would like to have them.