Traditional Literature Review

A Wonder Tale (Fairy Tale) is....

• A story that has a moral/lesson that you learn from it

• A story with magical people, objects, or enchantments

• based on a real event but greatly exaggerated

• a story with a hero that has to overcome a challenge

What is the term that means to give an animal a human personality/characteristics?

• anthropomorphism

• hyperbole

• personification

• humanification

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What is NOT a common element of a myth?

• Idea that no one can escape their fate

• battle between good and evil

• short in length

• quest/task that is difficult

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What is a fractured fairy tale?

• A humorous retelling of a traditional fairy tale with changes/twists

• A serious retelling of a traditional fairy tale with no changes.
• A story that involves only animals and no human characters.
• A fairy tale that is told in a foreign language.

What is a creation myth?

• A creation myth is a scientific explanation of the universe's formation.
• A creation myth is a historical account of ancient civilizations.
• A creation myth is a philosophical argument about existence.
• A creation myth is a story explaining the origin of the universe and/or life.

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What do creation myths strive to tell us? (select all that apply)

• how earth was formed

• what a hero is

• how we came here

• what we are meant to do with our existence

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What is a tall tale?

• A tall tale is a factual account of historical events.
• A tall tale is a serious story

• A tall tale is a humorous, exaggerated story that is not meant to be taken literally.
• A tall tale is a short story with no exaggeration.

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What is a pourquoi tale?

• A pourquoi tale is a story that explains why something is the way it is.
• A pourquoi tale is a historical account of real events.
• A pourquoi tale is a story that teaches a moral lesson.
• A pourquoi tale is a type of fable featuring animals.

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What is the purpose of a fable?

• The purpose of a fable is to teach a moral lesson.

• To provide historical accounts of events.
• To describe the natural world in detail.
• To show you battles between good and evil

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What is the main character usually like in a legend?

• The main character is usually an ordinary person with no special skills.
• The main character is often a villain with no redeeming qualities.
• The main character is usually a heroic figure with extraordinary qualities.
• The main character is typically a sidekick who supports the hero.

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