Traditional Literature Vocabulary

Front

What is a folktale that explains something about the world, often featuring gods or goddesses?

Back

Myth

Front

What is the author's message or lesson in a story called?

Back

Theme

Front

What is a folktale that connects to a real historical person or event, blending fact and fiction?

Back

Legend

Front

What do we call the events that happen after the climax of a story?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What is the term for the character who creates trouble or harm in a story?

Back

Villain

Front

What is a story that usually involves magical creatures and ends with a moral lesson?

Back

Fairy Tale

Front

What is the main character in a story who faces challenges and often overcomes them?

Back

Hero

Front

What is the sequence of events in a story called?

Back

Plot

Front

What do we call the time and place in which a story occurs?

Back

Setting

Front

What is a short story that teaches a moral lesson, often featuring animals as characters?

Back

Fable