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A folktale is a story based either on a real or fictional person.

FOLKLORE: Oral traditions The traditional beliefs, myths, tales, and practices of a people which have been shared in an informal manner - - usually via word of mouth. A folktale is a story based either on a real or fictional person. Often begins with :Long, long ago” or something similar.

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A folktale is a story based either on a real or fictional person.

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  1. FOLKLORE: Oral traditionsThe traditional beliefs, myths, tales, and practices of a people which have been shared in an informal manner - - usually via word of mouth.

  2. A folktale is a story based either on a real or fictional person. • Often begins with :Long, long ago” or something similar. • Have main characters with extraordinary abilities: as great strength. • Describe how the main character copes with the events of everyday life • May involve crisis or conflict • Superstitions and unfounded beliefs are important elements. • Takes place anytime, any place • Animals can talk

  3. A fairy tale is a story with imaginary characters such as witches, giants, dragons, ogres and fairies. • Usually begins with “Once upon a time” and end with “And they live happily ever after.” • Have good and evil characters • Have heroes which are often princesses or princes • Generally contains magic • Have a problem and a solution • Have events happening in “3” or “7s” • Carries cultural information about the time and place a story was told. • Truth prevails, hard work overcomes obstacles, love, mercy and kindness are the greatest powers of all.

  4. A fable is a very short story that makes an educational or cautioning point. • Often ends with, “And the moral of the story is…” • Uses animals as characters that speak and act like humans • Have a conflict and resolution (problem/ solution)

  5. A myth is usually an old story that explains features of the natural world. • Often include gods and goddesses and other supernatural characters who have the power to do unexpected things • Try to answer serious questions about how things began or occurred • Gives a religious explanation for something

  6. A Legend is a story told as if it were a historical event. • May or may not be an elaborated historical event. • Inspires a body of stories, or anything of lasting importance or fame. A Tall Tale is an extravagant, fanciful or greatly exaggerated story. Usually focuses on the achievemants of the ultimate hero.

  7. A. Fable B. Fairy Tale C. Myth D. Folktale (Tall tales, Legends)

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  9. Does the story tell about something real? • Could the story’s events be real, or are they totally unbelievable (fiction)/ • Are the characters human or animal? • If the characters are human could they have been real people? • Are characters doing things that are typically human or are they doing things that are superhuman?

  10. Does the character face a problem that must be solved? • Does the story teach a lesson? • Can you tell when and where the story takes place, or could it be taking place at anytime and anywhere? • Does the story take place long ago? • Are the people in the story ordinary/common people, or are they royalty? • Is there any mention of God or gods in the story?

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