Unit 2 Myths, Legends, and Folklore Vocabulary

A highly exaggerated and often humorous story about folk heroes in local settings is a...

• folktale
• myth
• tall tale
• fairy tale

An anonymous traditional story passed on orally from one generation to another is a...

• folktale
• myth
• fable
• legend

A story that involves fantasy elements such as witches, goblins, and elves.  These stories often involve a prince and/or princess, this is a...

• Fable
• Folk Tale
• Legend
• Fairy Tale

Braveheart is based on a historical figure with exaggeration, which is an example of what type of folklore...

• Tall Tale

• Legend

• Fable

• Fairy Tale

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CCSS.RL.6.2

A story from the past involving gods or heroes.  These stories often explain beliefs, customs, or mysterious natural phenomena, this is a...

• Myth
• Fable
• Legend
• Folk Tale

Many cultures have stories that have been passed down through the ages:

• True
• False

What is true about a LEGEND?

• Tells about heroic deeds or actions of real people long ago
• All parts of a legend are true
• Has animals that act like humans
• Includes magical/mystical beings

Mythology is a popular type of folklore that includes ________________________________________, explains natural events, and has mythical creatures.

• Gods and Goddesses
• Repetition of 3 and 7
• "Once upon a time..."
• Characters based on real people

Myths are often influenced by the geography of the country in which a civilization lives.

• True
• False

Traditional folktales were most likely passed on by;

• Word of mouth
• Writing them down
• Pictures
• Mosaics