Traditional Literature
What is the usual author's purpose of traditional literature?
to entertain
What is the lesson of a fable called?
a moral
What is the typical setting of a fairy tale?
Once upon a time.....in a land far away
Kingdoms/ Enchanted forest
Which cultures have ancient mythology?
Greek
Roman
Aztec
Tall tales all have_________________
Short story that ends with a moral which sometimes features animals as the characters
fable
What is oral tradition?
tradition of telling stories by word of mouth
Characters of fables can be talking____________?
animals
Who are the typical characters in a fairy tale?
royalty like princes and princesses
Mythology is often used to explain-----
elements of nature
Name a Tall Tale charcter
Paul Bunyan
Johnny Appleseed
Pecos Bill
Davy Crockett
John Henry
Roman, Greek, or Aztec stories that feature gods and goddesses that often explain elements of nature.
Myths
What is the definition of genre?
major category or type of literature
Name a common fable
The Tortoise and the Hare
Grapes and the Fox
Ants and the Grasshoppers
The Boy Who Called Wolf
What is one thing most fairy tales have?
magic
Who is the king of the Greek gods?
Zeus
Name a typical trickster character
coyote
fox
rabbit
spider
story that features a clever and flawed character who outsmarts others to achieve a goal
trickster
What is a folktale?
a story passed down from generation to generation
What is the typical author's purpose of a fable?
To teach a lesson/ entertain
What is a common theme of most fairy tales?
-Good vs Evil
-Hard work is rewarded
-Love conquers all
Where do Greek gods live?
Mount Olympus
Both trickster tales and tall tales often explain---
the benefits of good behavior or decisions
A made up story that may contain magic, royalty, and enchantment which often starts with, "Once upon a time"
fairy tale
What is a moral?
the lesson of the story
What is a common theme in fables.
Tortoise and the Hare:Slow and steady wins the race
Ants and the Grasshopper: There's a time for work and a time for play
The Bell and the Cat: Make sure your the answer to your problem doesn't create more problems
The Lion and the Mouse: No kindness is too small
The Boy Who Cried Wolf: Nobody believes a liar
Name a popular fairy tale
Cinderella
Snow White
Sleeping Beauty
Hansel and Gretel
Beauty and the Beast
What do the Greek gods eat?
ambrosia
What cultures have trickster tales?
African
Native American
Southern United States
story that contains wild exaggerations
tall tales