Traditional Literature Assessment

Which of the following is a characteristic of a traditional folktale?

• • It is a story written by a famous author.

• • It is passed down through generations by word of mouth.

• It takes place in the future and involves technology.

• It always has a sad ending.

What is a moral of a traditional story most likely to teach?

• To become rich.

• To ignore rules.

• • To be brave, honest, or kind.

• • To be lazy.

A legend is a story that is based on real events but is exaggerated over time.

• True

• False

In many traditional stories, animals talk and have human-like qualities.

• True

• False

A fable is a type of myth that explains how the world was created.

• True

• False

Folktales are always set in modern times and involve modern technology.

• True

• False

Match the type of traditional literature to its description:

• Fable

• 4. A magical story often involving royalty and good versus evil.

• Fairy Tale

• A short story featuring animals that teaches a moral.

• Folktale

• Larger than life characters doing the impossible

• Tall Tales

• 3. A story that explains natural events, gods, or the origins of things.

• Myth

• A story passed down orally that often reflects the values of a community.

Which of the following is an example of how a myth helps explain natural events?

• • A story explaining how a girl became a princess.

• A passage telling the story of a wise animal helping a human.

• A story describing how the sun and moon came to be.

• A story where animals learn to get along with one another.

Why is a "hero’s journey" a common theme in many traditional stories?

• It is a way to show how characters change and grow.

• • It is a way to explain how magic works.

• • It helps create suspense by introducing a villain.

• • It only serves to entertain the reader.

Myths are often about gods and supernatural events, explaining the origins of things in nature.

• True

• False