LITERATURE QUESTIONS
FOLK LITERATURE
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supernatural events set in the distant past
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talking animals only
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talking animals and a lesson about what is important to the culture
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supernatural events and talking animals
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Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Folk tales are shared to entertain, educate people and protect the culture in every society. They are considered valuable both for national and universal culture. Folk tales should be regarded as good instruments for understanding and increasing the exchange between diverse cultures.
Detailed explanation-3: -Perhaps most importantly, folktales typically try to teach a lesson about right and wrong, which is called a moral. And this often involves a fight between good and evil.
Detailed explanation-4: -Include good and evil characters. Usually has a hero or heroine. Has Magic. Often begins with “Once upon a time” Conflicts are resolved through kindness, courage or intelligence.