Folklore Review

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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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

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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

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

• True
• False

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

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

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Brief stories, often with animal characters, that are told to express morals are known as 

• parables.
• fables.
• fairytales.
• legends.

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One example of a legend is

• Beauty and the Beast
• Coyote
• King Arthur
• the White Snake

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One example of a tall tale is

• Coyote
• Echo & Narcissus
• Pecos Bill
• The White Snake

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Symbolism is a major element of the folk tradition.

• True
• False

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Which of the following is NOT a common symbol in folk tales and fairy tales?

• articles of clothing
• beasts
• fruit
• motifs

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