Myths and Legends, Vocabulary Worksheet - Free Printable

Let's solve this vocabulary matching task step by step.

We are given a list of words and phrases on the left and right, and we need to match them with their correct definitions from options a), b), and c) (though only three definitions are listed, there are more terms — so likely more definitions are missing in the image). But since only three definitions are provided, we can only match those that fit.

Here’s the full list of terms:

Words/Phrases:

- character
- climax
- comic strip
- conflict
- creation
- fairy tale
- fictional
- hero
- legend
- literature
- myth
- mythology
- novel
- plot
- poem
- resolution
- setting
- supernatural

Definitions Provided:

a) a long story in a book, usually with made-up characters and events
b) a magical story, often for kids, with things like fairies and talking animals
c) a person or an animal in a story, movie, or play

Now let’s match each definition to the best possible term(s):

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Step 1: Match Definition a)

> a) a long story in a book, usually with made-up characters and events

This clearly describes a novel.
✔ novel → a)

Note: "literature" is a broader term (all written works), but "novel" fits best here.

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Step 2: Match Definition b)

> b) a magical story, often for kids, with things like fairies and talking animals

This matches fairy tale perfectly.
✔ fairy tale → b)

Also, myth and legend are similar but not exactly the same — myths are often about gods and explain natural phenomena, legends are based on historical figures, while fairy tales are specifically magical stories for children.

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Step 3: Match Definition c)

> c) a person or an animal in a story, movie, or play

This defines a character.
✔ character → c)

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So far, we have:
- novel → a)
- fairy tale → b)
- character → c)

But wait — the instructions say “Match the words and phrases with their definitions.” And there are 18 terms and only 3 definitions shown. This suggests that either:
- The image is incomplete (missing definitions), or
- The user only included part of the worksheet.

Since only three definitions are visible, we can only match those three.

However, if this is meant to be a full exercise, here are the correct matches for all terms (based on standard vocabulary):

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Full Matching (for completeness):

| Term | Definition |
|------|------------|
| character | a person or an animal in a story, movie, or play → c) |
| climax | the most exciting or important part of a story |
| comic strip | a short story in pictures, usually in a newspaper |
| conflict | a problem or struggle between characters or forces |
| creation | the act of making something; also refers to the origin of the world in myths |
| fairy tale | a magical story, often for kids, with fairies and talking animals → b) |
| fictional | made up, not real |
| hero | a brave character who saves others |
| legend | a traditional story, often about a historical figure, passed down through generations |
| literature | written works, especially those considered valuable or artistic |
| myth | a traditional story, often explaining natural events or religious beliefs, involving gods or supernatural beings |
| mythology | a collection of myths from a culture |
| novel | a long story in a book, usually with made-up characters and events → a) |
| plot | the sequence of events in a story |
| poem | a piece of writing that uses rhythm and imagery |
| resolution | the ending of a story, where conflicts are solved |
| setting | the time and place where a story happens |
| supernatural | things beyond nature, like magic, ghosts, or miracles |

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Final Answer Based on Given Definitions:

Since only a), b), and c) are provided, the correct matches are:

- novel → a)
- fairy tale → b)
- character → c)

✔ These are the only three matches possible with the given definitions.

If you have more definitions (like for "climax", "conflict", etc.), feel free to provide them, and I can help complete the rest!