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WorksheetsFolktales Pre-Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 21mins
What do you know about myths? Are there any examples you can think about that you have read or seen before?
A myth is...
a story handed down for generations among a group of people and is believed to have a historical basis
a traditional story created within a culture to explain different phenomena
a "once upon a time" story that includes fantastical forces and beings and usually has a happy ending
an exaggerated, unreliable story
What do you know about legends? Are there any examples you can think about that you have read or seen before?
A legend is...
a story handed down for generations among a group of people and is believed to have a historical basis
a story that explains how a person becomes who they are
a traditional story created within a culture to explain different phenomena
a story which usually features an animal who tricks others to get what they want or to escape harm from someone more powerful
What do you know about tall tales? Are there any examples you can think about that you have read or seen before?
A tall tale is...
a “once upon a time” story that includes fantastical forces and beings and usually has a has a happy ending
a story that explains how a person becomes who they are
a story handed down for generations among a group of people and is believed to have a historical basis
an exaggerated, unreliable story
What do you know about trickster tales? Are there any examples you can think about that you have read or seen before?
A trickster tale is...
a “once upon a time” story that includes fantastical forces and beings and usually has a has a happy ending
a story which usually features an animal who tricks others to get what they want or to escape harm from someone more powerful
a traditional story created within a culture to explain different phenomena
an exaggerated, unreliable story
What do you know about fairytales? Are there any examples you can think about that you have read or seen before? (Hint: look around the room!)
A fairy tale is...
a story handed down for generations among a group of people and is believed to have a historical basis
a story which usually features an animal who tricks others to get what they want or to escape harm from someone more powerful
a “once upon a time” story that includes fantastical forces and beings and usually has a has a happy ending
a story that explains how a person becomes who they are
What do you know about origin stories? Are there any examples you can think about that you have read or seen before?\
An origin story is...
a story that explains how a person becomes who they are
a traditional story created within a culture to explain different phenomena
an exaggerated, unreliable story
a story handed down for generations among a group of people and is believed to have a historical basis
