Unit 6

Question 1

What are FOLK TALES?

Answer 1

Folk tales focus on animal heroes and, unlike myths, aren’t primarily concerned with gods or creation

Question 2

What is MYTH?

Answer 2

Myths explain the actions of gods and human who interact with them. Myths also explained the causes of natural phenomena.

Question 3

What is an EPIC?

Answer 3

Epic is a long narrative poem that describes the exploits of larger-than-life heroes. The hero usually engages in a dangerous journey or quest that is important to the history of a group or culture.

Question 4

What is a LEGEND?

Answer 4

Legends are folk tales that recount the adventures of human hero and are usually based on a historical truth. A legend told in an exaggerated way is a tall tale.

Question 5

What is a TALL TALE?

Answer 5

A tall tale is a type of folk tale that contains some or all all of these features: humor, hyperbole, far-fetched situations, etc.