Folklore

Traditional stories, rooted in particular cultures, that deal with gods and other supernatural beings, as well as with human heroes, are known as 

• fables.
• fairytales.
• legends.
• myths.

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CCSS.RL.8.9

These stories are often based on real events but are embellished with fantastic elements and/or historical figures with superhuman aspects. They sometimes serve as morality lessons. 

• fable
• fairytale
• legend
• myth

A story, character, motif, or theme that represents a familiar pattern repeated throughout literature and across cultures is a(n)

• archetype
• motif
• symbol
• trickster

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CCSS.RL.8.9

Originally, myths and legends were used to explain the cause and occurrence of phenomena in the natural world. Since the advance of science, however, these tales are more often read or told to entertain rather than to instruct.

• True
• False

Folk literature is the traditional knowledge and beliefs of cultures that are written down and passed from one generation to the next.

• True
• False

"Oral tradition" refers to the passing of stories, poems, and songs verbally (by word of mouth) from one generation to the next.

• True
• False

Lighthearted or humorous folk tales that often contain highly exaggerated, unrealistic elements are known as 

• fables.
• fairytales.
• myths.
• tall tales.

A literary work that imitates another work for humorous, often satirical, purposes (such as James Thurber's "The Fox and the Crow."

• archetype
• parody
• legend
• myth

Stories that deal with mischievous spirits and other supernatural occurrences, often in medieval settings, are known as

• fables.
• fairytales.
• parody.
• proverbs.

One example of a "folk song" is 

• Br'er Rabbit
• Cinderella
• John Henry
• King Arthur