Folk Literature: Fairy Tales

Question 1

Folk literature emerged out of what type of Storytelling?

Oral
Fiction
Drama
Fairy Tales
Biography

Answer 1

Oral

Question 2

What type of folk literature sub-genre does the following Define? A story “ about the fortunes and misfortunes of a hero or heroine who, having experienced various Adventures of a more-or-less supernatural kind, live happily ever after. Magic, charms, disguise and spells are some of the major ingredients of such stories.”

Tall tale
Fairy tale
Folk tale
Legend

Answer 2

Fairy Tale

Question 3

Why do children enjoy fairy tales?

Answer 3

1. Children except anthropomorphized animals and objects
2. a child’s world is structured around’ good’ and’ Evil’ much like a fairytale
3. Heroes and heroines are like children: they take centre stage in their universe

Question 4

Which 4 characteristics are common in fairy tales?

Answer 4

Setting
Characters
Plot
Theme

Question 5

Which of the following is true about the setting of a fairy tale?

• always placed in a recognizable as’ real’ world
• fully developed with intricate details
• fairy tales don’t have settings
• usually vaguely described with simple introductions

Answer 5

• usually vaguely described with simple introductions

Question 6

Characters in fairy tales are often:

• Fully developed
• Round
• Challenging
• One-dimensional

Answer 6

One-dimensional

Question 7

List 4 common themes of fairy tales:

Answer 7

1. everything in life occurs at some cost
2. goodness and generosity will ultimately triumphs over wickedness and selfishness
3. a person’s inner qualities are what matter most
4. growing up is fraught with danger and pain

Question 8

What does a literary fairy tale need from the reader?

• familiarity with traditional or literary fairy tales
• an open mind
• knowledge of feminism
• a minimum age of 7 years

Answer 8

• familiarity with traditional or literary fairy tales

Question 9

What does the following definition Define? “ the belief in the social, economic, and political equality of the sexes.”

• Anti-semitism
• Patriarchy
• Masochism
• Feminism

Answer 9

• Feminism

Question 10

Why is the liberated fairytale important to feminist?

• it shows women finding their husbands and being saved
• it challenges conservative rules for women
• it reinforces the importance of motherhood
• feminists don’t respond to liberate a fairy tales

Answer 10

• it challenges conservative rules for women