Folktales Study Guide

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What is Fiction?

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Fiction is something that is not true or made up.

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Are tall tales about normal people doing normal things?

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False

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What type of story often includes exaggerated characters and impossible events?

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Tall Tale

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What genre includes royal characters, fairy godmothers, and magical settings?

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Fairytale

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What is a Tall Tale in fiction literature?

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A made-up story with exaggerated events and characters with exaggerated powers.

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What is a Fable?

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A story with talking animals that teaches a moral lesson.

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What is a Legend?

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A traditional story sometimes regarded as historical but unauthenticated.

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What is a Myth?

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A story that explains something about the natural world, often involving gods.

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What is a Folktale?

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A story passed down through generations, often featuring common people and everyday events.

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What is the main purpose of a Fairytale?

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To entertain and often teach a lesson, usually involving magic.