Central Idea of Folktales

Why do people tell certain stories again and again?

• To teach lessons about the right way to behave.

• To share stories about a people’s history.

• To recount how something came to be.

• To entertain and give advice.

What lesson does the story of Cinderella teach?

• Good-hearted and hardworking people are rewarded with true love.

• Bravery and adventure lead to treasure.

• Using wits can solve problems.

• The sun's movements are explained.

What is the central idea of the Native American tale 'Crow Brings the Daylight'?

• It explains why the sun is in the sky.

• It tells how Turtle tricked Coyote.

• It shows how Jackal uses his wits.

• It describes Cinderella's true love.

What is the main reason stories have to be entertaining?

• Otherwise, people would not retell them.

• To teach lessons about behavior.

• To explain natural phenomena.

• To share historical events.

What should you do if you hear a good story?

• Pass it on to keep it alive.

• Write it down for future reference.

• Analyze its historical accuracy.

• Create a new version of it.

What is the purpose of folktales​ ?​ ​ ​ (a)  

• urge
• inform
• entertain

Which is not a reason why folktales are passed down from generation to generation?

• To strengthen the community and provide a common understanding. Stories often reflect the beliefs of the people who tell them.
• As a way of making their culture more popular and famous than other cultures.
• As a way of providing moral guidance and to show people how they should conduct themselves. The stories also warn of the consequences of not making the right choices.
• To pass on history and knowledge, such as the outcome of battles and tales of courage, in ages when many people could not read or write.

This type of story includes a moral lesson. 

• tall tale
• fable
• pourqoi
• myth

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What is the main lesson taught by folktales?

• They are just fictional stories

• They are meant for entertainment only

• They teach valuable life lessons

• They are based on true events

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What is a common theme found in many folktales?

• The randomness of life events.

• The triumph of good over evil.

• The importance of wealth and power.

• The inevitability of fate.