Folk Literature 6

A fable usually has ________ characters.

• animal
• human
• protagonist
• antagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

A fable teaches a ______ which is stated at the _____ of the work.

• theme, beginning

• theme, end

• moral, beginning

• moral, end

A _____ is a lesson about life that is stated directly, usually at the end of a work.

• oral tradition
• moral 
• cultural perspective
• universal theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Folk tale with supernatural beings such as fairies, dragons, ogres, etc.

• Origin Myth
• Hero Myth
• Fairy Tale 
• Proverb

A story that often includes royalty or magic.

• Literature

• Folk Tale

• Fairy Tale

• Legend

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

A story about talking animals is probably a...

• Legend

• Fable

• Fairy Tale

• Myth

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

A story usually connected to a real person or event set in the past. Focusing on extraordinary deeds combining real and fictional elements. (example: John Henry)

• fable

• tall tale

• fairy tale

• myth

• legend

Tells a story of good vs. evil. May include magic, royalty and a setting of a castle or forest. (example: Cinderella)

• fable

• tall tale

• fairy tale

• myth

• legend

Told as a true story, based on a hero with exaggerated details meant to be humorous (example: Paul Bunyan)

• fable

• tall tale

• fairy tale

• myth

• legend

Known for the Greek Gods and Goddesses. These stories explain something in nature, include magical powers and teach a lesson to the reader. (example: Arachne)

• fable

• tall tale

• fairy tale

• myth

• legend