Subgenres
What is oral tradition?
This is the traditional passing down of stories, traditions, and beliefs by word of mouth.
What is the basic plot of "Coyote Steals the Sun and the Moon"?
Coyote wants to bring light to the world, so he and Eagle steal the sun and moon from the Kachinas. Eagle does not want to let Coyote hold the box, but eventually he lets him because he keeps asking. Coyote becomes curious, opens the box, and releases them into the sky. Coyote's actions are why we have the winter season.
What culture is Coyote Steals the Sun and the Moon from?
Native American Culture
What is personification?
a figure of speech that gives human traits, emotions, or actions to non-human things like objects, animals, or abstract ideas
A character says, "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!" What type of figurative language is this?
Hyperbole
How would you describe the elements of a myth?
A traditional story that often explains the origins of something in the natural world and may involve gods or supernatural beings.
What made John Henry so famous?
1) He was one of the fastest and strongest workers
2) Because of his remarkable talent, he beat the drilling machine
Ballad
What is “blocking”?
In writing, blocking refers to planning and describing the physical movements, positioning, and interactions of characters within a scene, much like stage directions in a play.
What do all of the folklore stories we studied have in common?
They have been passed down as stories and reflect cultural beliefs, values, experiences, or traditions.
How would you describe the elements of a folktale?
How does Chicoria end up sitting at the Master's table?
He uses trickery and cunning. He compares their current situation to baby goats, which causes the Master to feel pity and invite Chicoria to his table.
What is code-switching?
Changing the way you speak or communicate depending on the audience, situation, or environment.
Define AND give an example of a metaphor.
Comparing two things without using like or as.
Example: You are a rose.
A story is set in modern-day New Jersey. Someone tells you that it happened to their friend's cousin, and the story makes you cautious of doing the same thing they did. What subgenre would you predict it is? Explain your reasoning.
Urban Legend.
Reasoning may vary.
What subgenre is the original Cinderella by Brothers Grimm and what subgenre is Disney's version of Cinderella?
Brothers Grimm = Folktale
Cinderella = Fairy Tale
What is the overall theme of Brer Possum's Dilemma?
Answers may vary.
Describe the difference between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation.
Appreciation = Respectfully learning about, valuing, or participating in another culture while recognizing and respecting its significance.
Appropriation = Taking or using elements of another culture without appropriate understanding, respect, context, or acknowledgment.
What "equation" is helpful when trying to figure out the theme of a story?
C + R = T
(Conflict + Resolution = Theme)
A student writes: "The theme of the story is kindness." Why is this not yet an 8th grade level theme statement?
Themes should not be one word
What is the difference between an Urban Legend and a Legend?
Legends:
Urban Legends:
Name FIVE differences between The Brothers Grimm’s version of “Cinderella” compared to Disney’s “Cinderella”
Answers will vary.
In two of the stories we read, the author adopts a literary style that reflects historical Southern African American speech. What are the two stories?
Brer Possum's Dilemma
Why the Waves Have Whitecaps
How many errors are in the following sentences (and be able to correct them):
Molly asked "who are you bringing to the school dance"?
"I don't know" Mike responded.
There are FOUR errors.
Molly asked, "Who are you bringing to the school dance?"
"I don't know," Mike responded.
What is the full name of the wolf in the "True Story of the Three Little Pigs"?
Alexander T. Wolf