Types of Stories

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Fairy tale

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Magical stories that involve fantastical creatures such as fairies, giants, witches, and talking animals. They often start "Once upon a time" and involve good versus evil.

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Legends

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Based on real events or people but exaggerated over time. They are a mixture of history and fiction and are inspirational and exciting.

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Myth

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Stories from ancient times that explain the mystery of life; they feature gods and goddesses and heroes with supernatural power, typically making sense of things people don’t understand.

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Tall tales

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Exaggerated stories that are meant to be funny, often featuring larger-than-life characters who do impossible things. Popular in American culture and often feature a hero that can overcome anything.

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General folktales

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Stories are passed down through generations and often reflect the values, beliefs, and customs of the culture they come from. They are often not as exaggerated as many of the other elements.

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Creation myths

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Stories that explain how the world and everything in it came to be.

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Fables

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Short stories that teach a moral or lesson; they usually feature animals that talk or act like humans.