ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Folktales are stories in the oral tradition, or tales that people tell each other out loud, rather than stories in written form. They’re closely related to many storytelling traditions, including fables, myths, and fairy tales.

Detailed explanation-2: -Folktales are traditional stories that have been passed down orally for generations and perhaps centuries, long before they were ever written down. Because of this, there is no single correct version of most folktales, and many have lots of variations. Every country and culture around the world has its own folktales.

Detailed explanation-3: -Elements of Folktales: Folktales are usually about ordinary people and everyday life. The stories include setting, characters, and a problem. The characters are often flat, representing one particular trait such as cleverness. Hyperbole is always found in tall tales.

Detailed explanation-4: -As they’re not written down as such, most folktales don’t have a single author, and their content changes over time. They’re considered to be creations of the “folk” or people, hence the name.