Question

the origin of plumage
many myths are hundreds of years old. they attempt to explain how things
in the natural world came to be or why natural events happen. a myth often
uses personification, a literary device that gives the characteristics of a human
to a nonhuman object. for example, the birds in \the origin of plumage\ can
reason, talk, and make decisions. because myths are passed down by word of
mouth, they allow a storyteller to change parts of the story as it is retold.

directions listed below are four titles of myths similar to \the origin of plumage.\
think about the unique characteristics of the animal described in each
title. how might this unusual trait become a characteristic of that animal?
how might this trait be a help to that animal? write an original myth for
one of the four titles suggested below. if you wish, create your own title.
use personification in your story. remember to use a new paragraph and
quotation marks every time a character speaks.

sample titles
how the turtle’s shell was formed
why the skunk developed an odor
how the bear lost its tail
how the rattlesnake got its rattle

Explanation:

The problem involves writing a myth, which falls under the Arts discipline, specifically Literature (subfield). Myths are a form of literary storytelling, and the task requires using literary devices like personification, structuring a narrative with dialogue, and explaining the origin of an animal's trait, all of which are literary activities.

Answer:

Arts - Literature (subfield)