Legends
What is the main feature of a legend?
A story based on ______ people, with ___________ deeds.
A story based on “real” people, with exaggerated deeds.
What do myths often explain?
The origins of the world or miracles of nature.
Which type of tale uses repetition and rhythm, like “The Gingerbread Man”?
A cumulative tale.
What kind of characters are most common in fables?
Animals with human qualities.
Name one popular fairy tale and a property.
Answers may vary
In legends, what kind of setting is often used?
A realm of fantasy combined with reality
Who are usually the main characters in myths?
Gods and goddesses.
Which type of folktale uses humor to show foolishness or mistakes?
A humorous tale.
What is the main purpose of a fable?
To teach a moral lesson or universal truth.
Name one popular fable and the moral of the story.
Answer may vary
Why are the deeds in legends often hard to believe?
They are ridiculous or exaggerated but told as facts.
What emotions or qualities do myths reflect about human beings?
Human nature and emotions such as jealousy, love, or anger.
A story with talking animals and little human interaction is what type of folktale?
A beast tale.
Give an example of a lesson from a well-known fable.
Answers may vary (e.g., “Slow and steady wins the race” from The Tortoise and the Hare).
Why is Cinderella considered a fairy tale?
Magical Elements
Give one example of a well-known legend.
Answers may vary (e.g., King Arthur, Robin Hood, Johnny Appleseed).
What is one common characteristic of myths and epics?
They are often violent or include supernatural events.
Which type of folktale contains magical elements like fairies, witches, or enchanted objects?
A fairy tale.
How are fables different from folktales?
Fables are short, simple, and always end with a moral.
The Boy Who Cried Wolf is considered what type of traditional literature? What is the moral of the story?
Fable & "If you lie too often, people will stop believing you"
How do legends differ from myths?
Legends are based on “real” people or events, while myths explain origins of the world and natural phenomena.
Name three cultural origins of myths mentioned in traditional literature.
Greek, Roman, Norse.
A story that explains why something in nature happens, like why zebras have stripes, is called what?
A pourquoi tale.
Who is the most famous author associated with fables?
Aesop
What was "created" at the end of the myth Persephone and Hades?
The changing seasons.