Folk Literature

5 Written Questions

1. An origin myth is a myth that purports to describe the origin of some feature of the natural or social world
2. A short story usually with animals as characters that teaches a lesson or moral
3. stories PASSED DOWN by word of mouth from generation to generation, often has several versions
4. the significance of a story or event
5. Greek author of fables (circa 620-560 BC)

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. a humorous story that tells about exaggerated or impossible events
   1. tall tales
   2. moral
   3. fables
   4. folktales
2. fictional story where people and events are realistic and could happen in real life
   1. origin myth
   2. folk literature
   3. realistic fiction
   4. creation myth
3. A story that features a heroic figure and serves as a model for how we humans should act behave, and carry ourselves throughout our lives
   1. heroes
   2. creation myth
   3. hero myth
   4. myths
4. A story about mythical or supernatural creatures or events, or a story coming down from the past.
   1. customs
   2. myths
   3. heroes
   4. legends
5. collected and published local German fairy tales, work is example of Romantic German nationalism
   1. heroes
   2. origin myth
   3. myths
   4. Grimm Brothers

5 True/False Questions

1. customs → a common practice among members of a family or a society

   True        False

2. creation myth → An origin myth is a myth that purports to describe the origin of some feature of the natural or social world

   True        False

3. heroes → persons admired for bravery, great deeds, or noble qualities.

   True        False

4. myths → the significance of a story or event

   True        False

5. folk literature → a story that is composed orally and then passed on by word of mouth; handed down from one generation to the next; often dealing with heroes, magic, adventure, or romance - Purpose is purely entertainment

   True        False