Types of Folk Literature

 Began as oral stories, usually feature animal characters, intended to teach a moral lesson.

• short story

• novela

• fable

• poetry

oldest type of literature; teaches a moral lesson

• drama

• media

• novella

• fable

Stories passed down orally from one generation to the next by different cultural groups is what type of fiction genre?

• Mystery

• Fairy tales

• Folktales

• Realistic Fiction

Tall tales orginated from American folk stories with unbelieveable elements told as if they were true.

• True

• False

Stories that are passed down from one group to another throughout history is called Traditional Literature.

• True

• False

Some types of Folk literature feature morals instead of themes. What is the difference between a moral and a theme?

Answer explanation

Check out the Intro to Folk Literature slideshow in Google Classroom for this answer. Find the Chart that outlines the differences.

Which types of figurative language are very common to Folk Literature?

• simile

• hyperbole

• personification

• allusion

Answer explanation

Intro to Folk Literature Slide

show has the answer

Which of the following is a common characteristic of folk literature?

• A) Complex characters

• B) Simple language

• C) Modern settings

• D) Scientific themes

What is a fable in folk literature?

• A) A story with animal characters that teaches a lesson

• B) A long epic poem

• C) A historical account

• D) A romantic tale

Which type of folk literature often involves gods and explains natural phenomena?

• A) Myth

• B) Legend

• C) Fairy tale

• D) Fable