LITERATURE QUESTIONS
TRADITIONAL LITERATURE
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fables.
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fairytales.
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myths.
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tall tales.
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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: -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-3: -Folk tales are passed down through oral tradition, whereas fairy tales are written works of fiction. Folk tales reflect real-world settings and events, whereas fairy tales feature magic and fantasy. Both folk tales and fairy tales aim to teach a lesson, but folk tales take a more realistic approach.
Detailed explanation-4: -Elements of Folktales: 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.