LITERATURE QUESTIONS
FOLK LITERATURE
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A story that has been passed down from generation to generation
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A story
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Folktales
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Myths
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Detailed explanation-1: -A folktale is an old story that’s been told again and again, often for generations.
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: -What is Folklore? The term folklore encompasses the traditional beliefs, stories, customs, and legends, transmitted orally, from generation to generation. This page will introduce you to the most common folklore genres: fairy tales, legends, myths, tall tales, and fables.
Detailed explanation-4: -Many cultures did not write down their history. Instead, they told stories to their children about what happened, and so it was passed on from one generation to the next. In this way history was kept alive. This is called “oral tradition”.
Detailed explanation-5: -What is a Folktale? Folktales were passed down from generation to generation by word of mouth, which is called oral tradition.