Folklore & Mythology

What is folklore?

• Traditional stories of a culture passed down through generations.

• Folklore follows a plot line as in other literature, including setting, characters, a conflict, and details.

• Traditional stories of a culture written down through generations.

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What is the purpose of folklore? Check ALL the correct answers.

• Ways to make sense of the natural world through stories

• Teach lessons (right/wrong)

• Pass on moral values

• Explain how the world came to be

• Tell stories about legendary heroes who are models of courage and bravery

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Folklore is considered to be an oral tradition.

• True

• False

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What are tall tales?

• Reflects hardships endured by settlers in the wilderness

• Stories about serene characters

• Tall Tales don't exist

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Legends...

• Tend to be set in the future

• Never include elements of magic and the supernatural

• Main characters are often heroes or royalty

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What are fables?

• A brief story that teaches a moral about how to get along in life

• Stories about celebrities.

• Things my teacher tells me to trick me.

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Where do myths come from? Check ALL the correct answers.

• Different cultures

• No one is really sure

• Various countries

• Story competitions

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What do myths explain?

• How influencers came to be.

• A natural phenomena and typically involves gods or super human beings.

• Where museums and music originated.

• An unnatural phenomena and typically involves gods or super human beings.

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Myths...

• are a figment of our imaginations.

• began as stories meant to put children to sleep.

• began when people began asking questions about the creation of the world and their role in it.

• were created to control the adults in the community.

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Which is NOT an example of a natural phenomena?

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