Folklore Characteristics

Only ancient myths.

Scientific explanations for natural phenomena.

Traditional beliefs, customs, stories, songs, and dances of a culture.

Biographies of historical figures.

To record historical facts accurately.

To entertain and frighten with tales of horror.

To preserve and transmit the cultural heritage of a community.

To explain scientific phenomena in detail.

Fake

Kind

Exaggerated

There are no heroes in legends.

Folklore

Myths

Legends

Fairytales

Larger than Life figures

Often courageous

Virtuous Character (knows the difference between right vs. wrong & always choses right)

Often selfless and caring

All of the above

Poetry

Folklore & oral tradition

fantasy

Drama

A) The triumph of good over evil

B) The accuracy of historical events

C) The scientific method

D) The life of a single individual

A) They are always the villains.

B) They are symbolic and teach moral lessons.

C) They are irrelevant to the story.

D) They are always the heroes.

A) Being a wise and noble leader

B) Using intelligence and wit to outsmart others

C) Always following the rules

D) Being a silent observer

A) A story based on scientific facts

B) A narrative passed down orally through generations

C) A biography of a famous person

D) A detailed historical account