Academic Vocabulary Unit 5: Folklore

Reflects local backgrounds, customs, & beliefs of a culture

A type of language that is spoken by people in a specific group or region

Writing that is imaginative & has elements not found in real life

Tales that explain why things are a certain way in the world; explore actions of gods & heroes

The passing along of stories verbally

An image or a word that represents something

Brief stories that teach a lesson or moral

Stories that deal with heroes, adventure, magic, or romance

Contrast that is usually surprising or interesting

A culture's ideas, values, feelings, & beliefs in musical form