Fables, Folktales, & Tall Tales

Fables, Folktales, & Tall Tales

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English

5th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.2.2, RL.4.3, RL.5.3

+36

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a fable?

Back

A fable is a short story that teaches a moral lesson, often featuring animals as characters.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a folktale?

Back

A folktale is a traditional story passed down through generations, often explaining cultural beliefs or customs.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a tall tale?

Back

A tall tale is a humorous story that exaggerates the truth, often featuring a larger-than-life character.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rising action in a story?

Back

The rising action is the series of events that lead up to the climax, building tension and interest.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are context clues?

Back

Context clues are hints found within a text that help readers understand the meanings of unfamiliar words.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is imagery in literature?

Back

Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and helps create a mental picture for the reader.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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