Traditional Literature Review

What is traditional literature?

• Stories that are always true and based on science

• Stories passed down through generations, often by word of mouth

• New books about historical people

• Stories told only in one country

Which story would most likely begin with “Once upon a time…”?

• A myth

• A fairy tale

• A tall tale

• A legend

What is a common ending in fairy tales?

• And the hero disappeared forever

• And the dragon ruled the land

• And they lived happily ever after!

• Once upon a time...

Which of the following is a feature of a fable?

• Castles and princes

• Talking animals and a moral (lesson)

• A real historical person

• Superheroes and explosions

Which is most likely a fairy tale?

• Cinderella

• The Boy Who Cried Wolf

• Johnny Appleseed

• The story of Zeus

Which of the following would most likely be a myth?

• A story where a boy becomes king of the forest

• A story about a man with super speed who builds railroads

• A story that explains why the sun rises using gods and magic

• A story with a moral about honesty

What trait is common in fairy tales?

• Good vs. evil

• Characters with animal features

• Ghosts and haunted houses

• Real people from history

Which of these would be a tall tale?

• The Lion and the Mouse

• The Little Mermaid

• Paul Bunyan

• Pandora’s Box

Which is true of a legend?

• It’s always 100% real

• It has a real person or event with exaggerated or fictional details

• It always includes gods and goddesses

• It has a talking animal and a moral

Fables often include:

• 3 or fewer characters, usually animals

• Magical spells and castles

• Real battles and kings

• Superpowers and jokes