Folk Literature
This type of folktale includes characters that are often animals and teaches a life lesson.
Fable
Read the following sentence. What does the word "pungent" mean in the sentence?
Pungent odors, including those from onions and coffee, can cause allergic reactions in some people.
strong
The part of the story in which we learn about the setting, characters, and background information.
Exposition
A comparison using "like" or "as"
simile
This type of folk tale was created to explain the mysteries of the universe.
Myth
Read the following sentence. What does the word "contemporaries" mean in the sentence?
Though Katie knew a lot of older people, most of her closest friends were her contemporaries.
people of the same age
The part of the story in which the conflict develops and the plot becomes more complicated.
Rising action
The repetition of initial (first) sounds, usually consonants, in neighboring words.
alliteration
Cinderella, The Gingerbread Man, and The Princess and the Pea are an example of this type of folk tale.
Fairy tale
Read the following sentence. What does the word "universal" mean in the sentence?
The new playground was designed to be universal. It could be enjoyed by all children, regardless of their age or abilities.
for everyone
The type of point of view in which the narrator is a character in the story and uses the pronouns "I," "me" and "my."
First person POV
"The wind was angry that night" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Personification
This type of folk tale is believed to be based on real people and events, but with exaggerated characters.
Legend
Read the following passage. What does "enchanting" mean in the passage?
As Lily walked through the forest, she was captivated by the enchanting scenery. The sunlight filtered through the leaves, creating a magical glow, and the air was filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers. It felt like she had stepped into a fairy tale.
magical
The moment in which the main conflict is addressed.
Climax
Create an example of a simile.
May vary
The events and characters in this type of folk tale are exaggerated to the point of humor.
Tall Tale
Read the following sentence. What does the word "buoyancy" mean in the sentence?
Students in science classes sometimes test the buoyancy of different objects to see if they will stay above water.
List all of the elements of plot in order.
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.
Create an example of a metaphor
May vary