Compare and Contrast: Myths and Cultures (Continued) Answers

Which example is the strongest topic sentence for a compare-and-contrast analysis?

The Māori myth shows people working together to achieve a goal.The Māori myth suggests that some families feel like they are stuck where they are.This shows the Māori’s belief that sometimes making sacrifices is the only way to achieve a goal.✔ This suggests that the Māori believe that teamwork helps family members achieve their goals.

consumable food available to humanshow the gods differ from humansuniversal human traits✔ the relationship between parts of nature

Decide whether each characteristic is true of the Māori myth, the Haida myth, or both.

✔ MāoriHaidaboth

MāoriHaida✔ both

Māori✔ Haidaboth

MāoriHaida✔ both

In the Haida myth, Raven releases sources of light. What conclusion can be drawn about the Haida’s values based on this part of creation?

Which detail could provide evidence that the Haida value human relationships?

In the Māori myth, the children try to separate their parents. Which evidence illustrates the point that the Māori understand the importance of patience and hard work?

Which detail supports a point that the Māori believe the weather is a violent force?

Which two sentences support the point that both cultures value children?

Decide whether each characteristic is true of the Māori myth, the Haida myth, or both.