Unit 03B Flashcards

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Folktale

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A fictional story passed down by mouth from generation to generation, considered an oral tradition.

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Legend

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A story passed down through generations, generally accepted as true, even if not historically proven.

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Fable

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A short, fictional story that teaches a moral lesson, often using animals that speak and act like humans.

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Myth

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A traditional story that explains the world or a culture's customs or beliefs, often passed down by mouth.

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Tall Tale

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A story that is difficult to believe and is an exaggeration of reality.

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Trickster Tale

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A story featuring a protagonist, often an animal with magical powers, using cunning to outsmart a stronger animal.

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Greed

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A selfish desire to want more than one has.

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Attract

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To draw attention to.

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Dazzling

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Extremely bright and splendid.

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Requested

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Asked for.