Folk literature has been passed down through the oral tradition. What does this mean?
Elements of Folk Literature

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Nicole Florio
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It was told through text message.
It was told through word of mouth.
It was told through a viral tik tok.
It was written down and passed along.
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Check all of the reasons why folk literature came to be.
It was a form of entertainment
It was meant to teach morals or lessons
It helped explain what seemed unexplainable
It helped teach mathematics
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Folk literature has specific characteristics that apply to the setting, characters, plot, and theme
True
False
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In folk literature, plot includes...
Twists and turns
cause and effect
the battle of good vs. evil
challenges and dangerous journeys
physical transformation/disguised characters
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Settings in folk literature include all of the following EXCEPT:
Challenging or threatening landscapes
Severe, unexpected weather
A "normal" and modern world
Supernatural worlds
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Characters tend to be brave heroes/heroines, animals with human traits, have extreme talents or magical powers, and...
Are nice
Are tricksters
Are old and wise
Are average, everyday kids
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Repetition in folktales can include patterns that you notice ACROSS folktales (meaning, you see these patterns in other folktales, too)
True
False
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