Folklore Quiz

Folklore is important in any culture because it tells us of a culture's what?

• Folklore is important in any culture because it tells us of their History and Traditions

• Folklore is important in any culture because it creates a sense of identity.

• Folklore is important in any culture because it helps to preserve cultural values.

• Folklore is important in any culture because it promotes social cohesion.

Which of these is not considered Folklore?

• Nonfiction Historical Accounts

• Fairy Tales

• Myths

• Tall Tales

What is a Folk Tale?

• A short story that comes from oral tradition.

• A traditional dance from a particular culture

• A type of music from a particular region

• A type of artwork depicting a specific culture

What is an oral Tradition?

• Passing stories down through storytelling before stories were written down.

• A way of speaking to a large audience

• A form of communication using sign language

• A type of dance performed in a circle

What are the characteristics of Folktales?

• Instructive, Characters are stereotypes, and the Structure is repetitive.

• Folktales always involve magic.

• Folktales are always set in a modern-day setting.

• Folktales are always based on true events.

Which is an Example of a Folktale?

• The Three Little Pigs

• The Odyssey

• The Catcher in the Rye

• The Wizard of Oz

Fairy Tales always involve what?

• Magic

• Animals

• Technology

• Sports

What is the Definition of a Fable?

• A story that always have a moral or lesson.

• A type of poem

• A story that never teaches a lesson.

• A mythical creature

Who is the most famous Fable writer?

• Aesop

• J.K. Rowling

• Lewis Carroll

• William Shakespeare

Myths always have ____ as characters.