LITERATURE QUESTIONS
FOLK LITERATURE
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Fable
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Folk Tale
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Fairy Tale
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All of These
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Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -A tall tale is a type of American folktale with exaggerated characters, adventures and events. Tall tales tell the story of one amazing person and how they used their talents to save us all, similar to a legend.
Detailed explanation-3: -A tall tale is about a larger-than-life hero or heroine with superhuman abilities. Tall tales are often funny and outrageous, where everyday problems are solved in humorous ways. The stories feature exaggerated details to tell about the main character’s life and amazing feats of bravery and strength.
Detailed explanation-4: -nouninteresting but unbelievable story. fanciful tale. farfetched story. fish story. flight of fancy.
Detailed explanation-5: -The four basic types of folktales are allegories, fables, trickster tales, and fairy tales.