Folklore Test Review

Which term names the lesson about life that is taught in a fable?

• Legend

• Moral

• Myth

• Conflict

What does folk lore consist of?

• A "people group" or "folk" and all of its accumulated facts, "lore"

• A group of people and the stories they made up

• A combination of Fables, tall tales and nonfiction text

• A combination of people and negative views they have

How was Folk Lore passed down from generation to generation?

• Through elaborate dances

• Through written text

• By word of mouth

• By acting out the story in a dramatic fashion

What are different types of folk lore?

• Fairy Tales

• Myths

• Legends

• Tall Tales

• All of the above

What statement is true about theme?

• It is always about magic and animals.

• It is an over exaggeration to add humor to the story

• It tells you what the story is mostly about

• It is a central message or insight about life

What is an example of hyperbole?

• The stars are dancing in the sky

• A man who's smile is wider than the Missouri River

• A story told about ancient gods

• A student with completed work

What type of figurative language would allow an animal to talk and behave like a human?

• Personification

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Onomatopoeia

An ancient tale about Aphrodite, goddess of love, is an example of

• Fable

• Folk tale

• Myth

• Legend

What best defines a tall tale?

• A myth containing personification

• A legend featuring evil characters

• A tale that consists only of animals

• A tale that contains many hyperboles used for comedic effect

"Demeter and Persephone" describes the actions of gods and goddesses. What type of folk lore is this?

• A tall tale

• A myth

• A fable

• A poem