Children's Literature Genres

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This type of story is set long ago, comes from a culture that told it orally over time, holds valuable meaning to that culture, and tells how something came to be.

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Legend

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This type of story has a moral or lesson, features animal characters, includes repeated words or phrases, and exists in different versions across cultures.

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Folktale

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A fable is a short story that teaches a lesson, features few characters who are animals displaying human characteristics, and often involves trickery.

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Fable

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This type of story features characters who are gods and goddesses, provides explanations for natural actions and events, and imparts a lesson about good or bad behavior.

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Myth

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This type of story features highly exaggerated characters, settings, or events, focuses on the achievements of the hero, and is linked to a historical time period.

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Tall Tale

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Story, folktale, that is based on a real event

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Legend

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Often teaches a lesson or explains natural actions or events.

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Myth

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Often based on historical facts with unbelievable parts added to the story.

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Tall Tale

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What is a folktale?

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A short story that has been passed down from generation to generation.

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Characteristic of a tall tale?

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Uses exaggeration to emphasize the abilities of the hero.