are generally newer stories that are less than 100 years old.

are passed down from one generation to the next.

are only stories that have been published in books or online.

Folktales usually have the setting from when they’re being told.

Folktales usually have a futuristic setting.

Folktales usually have an other-worldly setting.

All folktales have ten main themes that keep getting used again and again.

Folktales have universal themes--themes that can be found in many stories.

Folktales only have themes that are lessons.

are lessons, mainly for children, and they teach kids how to behave in an appropriate way.

show what true heroes are supposed to be like in a particular culture.

try to explain the world, help humans cope with the world, or explain something’s origin.

sometimes contain supernatural characteristics.

always contain supernatural characteristics.

never contain supernatural characteristics.

often show the laws of a culture or country.

often show why certain traditions in a culture should be stopped.

often show what beliefs are important to a culture.

myths

legends

fables

all of the above

teach about a culture.

show why cultures value certain things.

explain why cultures have certain beliefs.

all of the above.