Traditional Literature Quiz

Which traditional literature genre often features magical creatures and happy endings?

• historical fiction

• fairy tales

• science fiction

• mystery novels

What is the term for traditional stories that explain natural phenomena or historical events?

• legends

• mythology

• folklore

• fables

Which traditional literature genre often includes talking animals and teaches a moral lesson?

• fables

• novels

• legends

• myths

What is the term for traditional stories passed down through generations by word of mouth?

• legend

• folklore

• fable

• mythology

Which traditional literature genre often features exaggerated characters and events?

• folklore

• biography

• romance

• mythology

What is the term for traditional stories that involve gods, goddesses, and heroes?

• legends

• mythology

• folklore

• fables

Which traditional literature genre often includes stories about ordinary people and their adventures?

• Mythology

• Science fiction

• Folktales

• Romance

What is the term for traditional stories that are set in a specific time and place?

• folklore

• fable

• legend

• mythology

Which traditional literature genre often features larger-than-life heroes and their incredible feats?

• epic

• drama

• romance

• mythology

What is the term for traditional stories that teach a lesson or explain a cultural belief?

• fables

• folklore

• mythology

• legends