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- 1. Multiple Choice
A highly exaggerated and often humorous story about folk heroes in local settings is a...folktalemythtall talefairy tale - 2. Multiple ChoiceAn anonymous traditional story passed on orally from one generation to another is a...folktalemythfablelegend
- 3. Multiple ChoiceA story that involves fantasy elements such as witches, goblins, and elves. These stories often involve a prince and/or princess, this is a...FableFolk TaleLegendFairy Tale
- 4. Multiple Choice
Braveheart is based on a historical figure with exaggeration, which is an example of what type of folklore...
Tall Tale
Legend
Fable
Fairy Tale
- 5. Multiple ChoiceA story from the past involving gods or heroes. These stories often explain beliefs, customs, or mysterious natural phenomena, this is a...MythFableLegendFolk Tale
- 6. Multiple ChoiceMany cultures have stories that have been passed down through the ages:TrueFalse
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is true about a LEGEND?Tells about heroic deeds or actions of real people long agoAll parts of a legend are trueHas animals that act like humansIncludes magical/mystical beings
- 8. Multiple ChoiceMythology is a popular type of folklore that includes ________________________________________, explains natural events, and has mythical creatures.Gods and GoddessesRepetition of 3 and 7"Once upon a time..."Characters based on real people
- 9. Multiple ChoiceMyths are often influenced by the geography of the country in which a civilization lives.TrueFalse
- 10. Multiple ChoiceTraditional folktales were most likely passed on by;Word of mouthWriting them downPicturesMosaics
- 11. Multiple Choice-9. Stories composed orally and then passed down to a person by word of mouth. They are entertaining and have plots featuring heroes, adventure, magic or romance.folktalemoralmotifsTrickster Tales
- 12. Multiple Choice
-8. Folk heroes like Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone are found in what type of folklore?
myths
tall tales
fairy tales
fables
- 13. Multiple Choice-5. Stories that involve characters with highly exaggerated abilities and qualities.Tall TaleUrban LegendLegendsPourquoi Tales -Why? /Tales
- 14. Multiple Choice-2. Stories from a society's most recent past. They are inspired by real people and real events and are passed down.legendfairy talemythproverbs
- 15. Multiple Choice
Are fairy tales are considered to be fantasy?
yes
no
I don't know.
never
- 16. Multiple ChoiceExaggerated tall tales were generated from what time and place?The American Frontier in the 1800's.Greece and Rome in ancient times.In Greece in the 6th centuryAmerica in Modern Day times
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat does this moral mean from the fable, "Brer Possum's Dilemmna"? "And when you're mindin' your own business and you spot trouble, don't never trouble trouble 'til trouble troubles you."don't interfere or get involved in other peoples' drama and add to the troubledon't get involved in crimestay away from bad peopleonly help good people
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which of the following characters would you find in a legend?
talking animals
aliens
historical people
gods and goddesses
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which characters would you find in a myth? (Select ALL that apply)
Robin Hood
a talking fox
Medusa
Arachne
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which of the following would be considered types of folklore?
poems and fantasies
science fiction and nonfiction
folktales and biographies
myths and legends
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