Traditional Literature

What lesson does 'The Tortoise and the Hare' teach?

• Hard work always pays off.

• Slow and steady wins the race.

• Quickness is the key to success.

• Never underestimate your opponent.

What is the difference between a Fable and a Fairy Tale?

• A Fable teaches a lesson with animals as characters, while a Fairy Tale often includes magic and good vs. evil.

• A Fable is a story about human characters, while a Fairy Tale is always set in a historical context.

• A Fable is a type of poem, while a Fairy Tale is a narrative with a moral lesson.

• A Fable often involves a quest, while a Fairy Tale focuses on family relationships.

What is the main purpose of a Fable?

• To entertain with humorous stories.

• To teach a moral lesson.

• To provide historical facts.

• To describe natural phenomena.

What do Myths help to explain?

• Myths help to explain things in nature or science that people don't understand.

• Myths are stories that only entertain and have no educational value.

• Myths are historical accounts of real events that happened in the past.

• Myths provide scientific evidence for modern theories.

What is a Fable?

• A short story that teaches a lesson and usually has characters that don't usually talk.

• A long narrative poem that tells a heroic story.

• A type of novel that focuses on romantic relationships.

• A historical account of real events and people.

What do Fables and Myths have in common?

• Both Fables and Myths are traditional stories that convey lessons or explain phenomena.

• Fables are always about animals, while Myths are about gods.

• Fables are written for children, whereas Myths are for adults.

• Fables and Myths are both based on historical events.

What is a common beginning phrase for Fairy Tales?

• Once upon a time

• In a galaxy far, far away

• It was a dark and stormy night

• Long ago in a distant land

What is a characteristic of Myths?

• Myths often involve gods or supernatural beings.

• Myths are always based on historical events.

• Myths are primarily focused on scientific explanations.

• Myths are written in a factual style.

What do Fairy Tales often include?

• A villain who always wins

• A hero or heroine who faces challenges.

• A talking animal that provides comic relief

• A magical object that solves all problems.

What is an example of a Myth?

• The story of Hercules.

• The scientific method.

• The theory of relativity.

• The process of photosynthesis.