Traditional Literacy

Folktale means what? 

• stories beginning with "Once upon a time"

• stories passed down from generation to generation

• stories about talking animals

• stories about witches and magic

Tall tales include what from the following?

• characters have superhuman abilities

• animals that talk

• state facts

• explain natural phenomena

"The Lion and the Mouse " is an example of what traditional literature category?

• Myth

• Fable

• Legend

• Fairy Tales

What is the main characteristic of a legend?

• It involves magical creatures

• It is a story passed down through generations

• It is based on historical facts but with exaggerations

• It is a short moral story often with animal characters

What is a common feature of fairy tales?

• They are based on real events

• They often involve magic and fantastical creatures

• They are always true stories

• They are stories about daily life

What does a myth typically explain?

• The origin of a cultural practice

• The daily routine of people

• The latest scientific discoveries

• The latest fashion trends

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of a myth?

• It is a factual recount of historical events

• It is a story that typically involves gods or supernatural beings

• It is a realistic narrative without any fantastical elements

• It is a modern story created for entertainment purposes

What is the primary purpose of a fable?

• To document historical events accurately

• To entertain with stories of grand adventures

• To teach a moral lesson through characters and events

• To recount the lives of famous historical figures

What distinguishes a folktale from other forms of stories?

• It is a new story written by a known author

• It is a story that often contains a moral and is set in a modern setting

• It is a narrative passed down orally from one generation to another

• It is a story based on scientific facts and evidence

"The Tortoise and the Hare" is an example of what traditional literature category?

• Myth

• Fable

• Legend

• Fairy Tales