Folktales Pre-Quiz

What do you know about myths? Are there any examples you can think about that you have read or seen before?

Answer explanation

A myth is...

• a story handed down for generations among a group of people and is believed to have a historical basis

• a traditional story created within a culture to explain different phenomena

• a "once upon a time" story that includes fantastical forces and beings and usually has a happy ending

• an exaggerated, unreliable story

What do you know about legends? Are there any examples you can think about that you have read or seen before?

A legend is...

• a story handed down for generations among a group of people and is believed to have a historical basis

• a story that explains how a person becomes who they are

• a traditional story created within a culture to explain different phenomena

• a story which usually features an animal who tricks others to get what they want or to escape harm from someone more powerful

What do you know about tall tales? Are there any examples you can think about that you have read or seen before?

A tall tale is...

• a “once upon a time” story that includes fantastical forces and beings and usually has a has a happy ending

• a story that explains how a person becomes who they are

• a story handed down for generations among a group of people and is believed to have a historical basis

• an exaggerated, unreliable story

What do you know about trickster tales? Are there any examples you can think about that you have read or seen before?

A trickster tale is...

• a “once upon a time” story that includes fantastical forces and beings and usually has a has a happy ending

• a story which usually features an animal who tricks others to get what they want or to escape harm from someone more powerful

• a traditional story created within a culture to explain different phenomena 

• an exaggerated, unreliable story 

What do you know about fairytales? Are there any examples you can think about that you have read or seen before? (Hint: look around the room!)

A fairy tale is...

• a story handed down for generations among a group of people and is believed to have a historical basis

• a story which usually features an animal who tricks others to get what they want or to escape harm from someone more powerful

• a “once upon a time” story that includes fantastical forces and beings and usually has a has a happy ending

• a story that explains how a person becomes who they are