Narratives that tell the story of a mortal person and his/her actions, and are passed down from generation to generation and eventually written, are select one: a. myths b. legends c. fables d. morality tales

b. legends

Explanation:

Legend is a narrative transmitted orally by people from generation to generation to explain events in the life of a mortal person. A legend can also explain mysterious or supernatural events, blending real, imaginary or fanciful facts that change through popular imagination.

As they become more popular, legends tend to be reproduced and recorded in the form of short stories and written stories, especially in books.

answer: j

explanation:

in the quotation from passage, connie willis states that literature is a way for authors from the past to communicate with readers of today. we can read their stories, books, and other texts to learn lessons about life. willis refers to these lessons as messages “from beyond the grave.” willis has a favorable viewpoint about the timelessness of literature.