Folktale and Epic

Which of the following is true about folktales?

• Folktales are nonfiction

• A folktale is always long

• A folktale is always short

• A folktale is a story passed on by word of mouth

Give two conventions of the epic

• organized by stanzas

• invokes the muse

• has a moral

• begins in medias res

Which of the following is a characteristic of an epic?

• A) It is a short story

• B) It involves supernatural elements

• C) It is written in first person

• D) It is always humorous

What is a common theme found in folktales?

• A) The struggle between good and evil

• B) The importance of technology

• C) The benefits of modern education

• D) The complexity of scientific theories

Which of the following best describes a folktale?

• A) A story with a complex plot

• B) A story passed down through generations

• C) A story with a known author

• D) A story that is always written

What is the primary purpose of an epic?

• A) To entertain with humor

• B) To teach scientific facts

• C) To narrate the adventures of a hero

• D) To describe everyday life

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a folktale?

• A) Simple language

• B) Complex scientific concepts

• C) Moral lessons

• D) Cultural values

In literary terms, what does 'in medias res' mean?

• A) Starting in the middle of the action

• B) Ending with a twist

• C) Beginning with a flashback

• D) Concluding with a moral

Which of the following is a convention of an epic?

• A) Use of everyday language

• B) Invocation of a muse

• C) Focus on ordinary people

• D) Absence of supernatural elements

What role do animals often play in folktales?

• A) They are always the villains

• B) They symbolize human traits

• C) They are never important

• D) They represent scientific ideas