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Storytelling Terms

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A highly imaginative narrative based on rare powers or magic

a)

fairy tale

b)

folklore

c)

myth

d)

folk tale

2.

Tales, beliefs, customs, and traditions that were passed down orally from one generation to another

a)

fairy tale

b)

folklore

c)

myth

d)

folk tale

3.

A story of anonymous origin passed down orally from generation to generation (stresses the virtues of common people)

a)

fairy tale

b)

folklore

c)

myth

d)

folk tale

4.

A traditional story dealing with gods or supernatural being

a)

fairy tale

b)

folklore

c)

myth

d)

folk tale

5.

A person who tells stories or tales

a)

storytelling

b)

storyteller

c)

story

6.

The art of sharing stories with an audience

a)

storytelling

b)

storyteller

c)

story

7.

The narration of an event or series of events brought to life for listeners by a storyteller

a)

storytelling

b)

storyteller

c)

story

8.

A story told through music and song, usually concerned with romance or adventure

a)

legend

b)

ballad

c)

parable

d)

fable

9.

A story using animal characters to point out or teach a lesson

a)

legend

b)

ballad

c)

parable

d)

fable

10.

A popular story passed down from generation to generation and originally based on an actual person or historical fact

a)

legend

b)

ballad

c)

parable

d)

fable

11.

A short story illustrating a truth, moral value or religious principle

a)

legend

b)

ballad

c)

parable

d)

fable

12.

Mark all the good storytelling techniques.

a)

Tellability

b)

Learnability

c)

Tell the who, what, and where at the start

d)

Use different voices or accents

e)

Add sounds and physical movement