Folktale Vocabulary

Which word best describes a traditional story passed down through generations?

• Folktale

• Novel

• Biography

• Essay

What is the main purpose of a folktale?

• To entertain and teach a lesson

• To provide factual information

• To describe historical events

• To analyze scientific data

Which of the following is a common characteristic of folktales?

• They often include magical elements

• They are always written in first person

• They focus on scientific discoveries

• They are set in the future

In folktales, what role does the 'trickster' character usually play?

• To create mischief and challenge the status quo

• To serve as the hero of the story

• To provide historical context

• To narrate the story

Which term refers to the moral or lesson often found in a folktale?

• Theme

• Plot

• Setting

• Character

What is a common setting for many folktales?

• A village or rural area

• A bustling city

• A futuristic world

• An underwater kingdom

Which of the following is NOT typically a feature of folktales?

• Complex character development

• Simple language

• Moral lessons

• Magical creatures

What is the term for a story that explains how something came to be, often found in folktales?

• Origin story

• Biography

• Fable

• Myth

Which of these is a famous folktale character known for outsmarting others?

• Anansi the Spider

• Sherlock Holmes

• Hercules

• Robin Hood

What is the difference between a folktale and a fairy tale?

• Folktales are rooted in cultural tradition, while fairy tales often involve magic

• Folktales are always true stories, while fairy tales are fictional

• Folktales are written for adults, while fairy tales are for children

• Folktales are set in the future, while fairy tales are set in the past