ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -A folktale is an old story that’s been told again and again, often for generations. If you’re interested in learning more about your heritage, you might read some folktales from the country in which your great-great-grandparents grew up.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is Folklore? The term folklore encompasses the traditional beliefs, stories, customs, and legends, transmitted orally, from generation to generation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Definition. Folktales are traditional fictional stories.

Detailed explanation-4: -Definition of folktale-A traditional narrative, usually anonymous, handed down orally-e.g., fables, fairy tales, legends, etc. A tall tale is a special kind of hero story because the heroes of tall tales are ‘larger than life’.

Detailed explanation-5: -a tale or legend originating and traditional among a people or folk, especially one forming part of the oral tradition of the common people. any belief or story passed on traditionally, especially one considered to be false or based on superstition.