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WL Blog #1: Aztec and Canadian Literature
Directions:
- First, answer in one comment questions 1 through 3 below.
- Next, respond to at least one other classmate’s comment.
- Put your complete first name and last name’s first initial at the end of your comment (e.g. Matthew D.)
- Your comment and response blogs are due by 8:30 AM Monday, October 13, 2014.
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A myth is a traditional story, usually set at the beginning of time. Many myths follow the exploits of a cultural hero. In the Aztec Creation Story (RTW 9-14),
- 1) What moral lessons for humans do you think the creation story myth teaches? Write 2-3 sentences explaining your answer.
- 2) Describe the flashback in the story then give one reason why you think the author uses this technique in the story.
- 3) Based upon your reading so far and your general knowledge, generate two or three questions about Canada and Canadian literature which you could answer through additional research.
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