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Fireside Poets — Unit test

Question 14 • 26/27 ENGLISH 11 A

Why is "The Origin of the Robin" considered a creation myth?

Answer
A
It describes an ancient ritual that had unexpected results.
B
It illustrates Iroquois views on honor and loyalty.
C
It is about a boy who changes into a robin.
D
It explains how the first robin came into existence.

Explanation

A creation myth explains how something in the world began or came into existence. “The Origin of the Robin” tells how the first robin came into existence, so choice D is correct. The story may also involve a boy changing into a robin, but that event is how it explains the bird’s origin.

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