WorksheetsTracking the Truth of the Urban Legend
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
According to noted urban legend researcher, Jan Harold Brunvand, the preferred method of transmission of urban legends is:
common to modern society, the email.
similar to the traditional folktale, word of mouth.
via media, such as television and radio.
none of these are a method of urban legend transmission.
Brunvand's use of the baseball player, and his dog, story illustrates:
an extended metaphor that shows the importance of these legends.
as a simile that compares urban legends to other literary works.
the motif of the dog owner and its common usage in urban legends.
an analogy that is used to explain how these legends continue to be told.
According to the article, common characteristics of this type of folklore include:
some local references add to increase believability.
some time references that lend credibility to the story.
being told as if true, even if there is no evidence to suggest that they are.
All of these are characteristics of urban legends.
FOAF, in folklore jargon, means:
Full Of Accidental Facts
From Others As Folklore
Friend Of A Friend
Funny Or Actual Framework
According to Brunvand, the friend-of-a-friend transmission method of most urban legends serves to:
(Click the two responses that apply)
authenticate the story.
deflect attempts to follow the story back to its source.
provide a reason for the story's transmission.
help the listener understand the societal impact of the tale.
One possible purpose for the "Death Car" story would be:
deodorizers don't always cover a smell.
don't trust mechanics.
always check your surroundings.
deals that sound too good to be true usually are.
The purpose of the "Tanning Bed" legend would reinforce the concept of:
people will often put themselves in danger for beauty.
those who try to get quick results often end up burned.
vanity should be punished.
All of these themes are in this story.
The word purveyor means:
a person who sells or deals in particular goods.
prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding.
overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with.
The word, inundate means:
a person who sells or deals in particular goods.
prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding.
overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with.
The word, foil means:
a person who sells or deals in particular goods.
prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding.
overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with.
