Features of folktales

Setting is...

• the people or animals the story is about.

• parts of a book that the table of contents tells about.

• what happens in the story.

• where and when the story happens.

What is the primary setting of the story "The Wooden Horse"?

• Ancient Athens

• The city of Troy

• The island of Crete

How did the Trojans react to the wooden horse left outside their city?

• hey immediately burned it to ashes.

• They celebrated its arrival and brought it inside the city walls.

• They suspected a trap and left it untouched outside the city gates.

Which of the following best describes the setting in a folktale?

• The setting is usually a specific location in the story, like a magical forest or a distant kingdom.

• The setting is not important and does not affect the story.

• The setting is always in the future with futuristic technology.

How does culture influence the characters in a folktale?

• Characters in folktales do not follow any cultural traditions or beliefs.

• Culture does not affect the characters’ behavior.

• Culture influences characters by shaping their traditions, beliefs, and how they solve problems.