MVL4: Traditional literature

What are the types of traditional literature?

Which of the following is a type of traditional literature?

• • Novel

• • Myth

• • Newspaper article

• • Autobiography

What is a stock character in literature?

• A character that changes significantly throughout the story

• A character that is quickly recognized and accepted by the reader or viewer

• A character with mysterious origins

• A character that only appears in one scene

Which type of literature often involves explaining natural events or justifying religious beliefs?

• Tall tale

• Myth

• Fairy tale

• Fable

Which genre of literature is known for its magical events and imaginary creatures, often targeted towards children?

• Tall tales

• Fairy tales

• Myths

• Folktales

What distinguishes a tall tale from other types of stories?

• It is a short and straightforward narrative

• It involves magical creatures and supernatural events

• It is difficult to believe because of its unlikely or impossible events

• It always has a tragic ending

Which of the following best describes a fable?

• A story with complex plot twists

• A story set in a futuristic world

• A story that teaches a moral lesson, often featuring animals as main characters

• A story about historical events

A folktale is a tale or legend originating among a people and typically becoming part of an oral tradition.

• True

• False

What type of story is The Tortoise and the Hare?

• Myth

• Tall tale

• Fable

• Fairy tale

What type of story is The Lion King?

• Myth

• Tall tale

• Fable

• Fairy tale