Question 1: What is the main characteristic of a linear plan in storytelling?

Answer: Events are arranged in chronological order, from beginning to end.

Question 2: Identify one benefit of using a linear plan in mythological storytelling.

Answer: It helps the audience follow the story easily and builds suspense.

Question 3: Which part of the Perseus myth illustrates a chronological sequence?

Answer: Perseus receiving the quest, facing challenges, and triumphing.

Question 4: Multiple Choice: Which of the following best exemplifies a linear plan?

Answer: b) A story with events in chronological order

Question 5: Describe how a myth like Hercules’ labors could be structured using a linear plan.

Answer: Students should outline each labor in order, from the first to the last, demonstrating a clear sequence of events that leads to Hercules’ success.

Question 6: Identify two disadvantages of using a purely linear plan in complex mythological stories.

Answer: It may oversimplify stories with multiple perspectives or flashbacks; it can also limit creative storytelling techniques.

Question 7: Explain why chronology is important in mythological narratives.

Answer: Chronology helps the audience understand cause-and-effect relationships, maintains narrative clarity, and preserves the logical flow of events.

Question 8: Creative Writing Prompt: Imagine you are retelling the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Create an outline using a linear plan that includes at least five key events. Use the checklist below to guide your planning.

Answer: Students should produce an outline with a sequence of events: Orpheus’s love for Eurydice, her death, Orpheus’s journey to the Underworld, his encounter with Hades, and his attempt to bring Eurydice back, ending with the outcome.

Question 9: Identify the main advantage of planning a myth story using a linear framework before writing.

Answer: It provides a clear structure, making the story easier to follow and ensuring all key events are included.