Exploring Folklore Vocabulary: Words that Tell Stories

Fill in the blank: A ______ is a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated.

• myth

• novel

• poem

• biography

Fill in the blank: A ______ is a short story typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral.

• fable

• novel

• poem

• essay

Fill in the blank: A ______ is a widely held but false belief or idea.

• myth

• fact

• truth

• reality

Fill in the blank: A ______ is a traditional story focusing on the deeds of gods or heroes, often in explanation of some natural phenomenon.

• myth

• novel

• poem

• fable

Fill in the blank: A ______ is a story originating in popular culture, typically passed on by word of mouth.

• legend

• novel

• poem

• article

What is folklore?

• Stories, customs, and beliefs passed down through generations

• A type of music

• Modern technology

• A scientific theory

Fill in the blank: Vocabulary consists of important words we use to ______ and share stories.

• understand

• ignore

• forget

• confuse

What is the definition of 'Assuring'?

• Guaranteeing

• Doubting

• Ignoring

• Forgetting

Fill in the blank: The teacher gave an _______ smile to the students before the big test.

• assuring

• nervous

• confused

• angry

In folklore, characters might give _______ words to heroes before a quest.

• assuring

• discouraging

• confusing

• ambiguous