Folktales Flashcard

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Folktales are important because they teach a ________.

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Lesson

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"Pandora's Box" and "Persephone" are examples of ________.

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myths

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"Tikki Tikki Tembo" is an example of a Chinese _________.

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legend

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What does personification mean?

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Taking on human traits/ characteristics

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Which of the following is true about folktales?

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A folktale is a story passed on from generation to generation.

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What is a folktale?

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A traditional story passed down through generations.

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What is a fable?

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A short story that teaches a moral lesson, often with animals as characters.

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What is a myth?

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A traditional story that explains natural or social phenomena, often involving gods or heroes.

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What is a legend?

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A story that is believed to be true but is often exaggerated, usually about a historical figure.

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What is a tall tale?

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A humorous story with exaggerated elements, often about a larger-than-life character.