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Folktales Review
Folktales Review
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This a review of key terms and examples from our folktales unit.
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1
Which story is an example of a myth?
The Ant and the Grasshopper
Yeh-Shen
Gombei and the Wild Ducks
Ceres and Proserpina
2
An example of sensory language in "Arachne" is-
"Praise was all she lived for..."
"...her legs grew tiny, spindly, and distorted."
"..her father was a humble dyer of wool.."
"I have challenged her to a contest..."
3
A message not directly stated in the text is-
implicit
a stylistic element
characterization
sensory language
4
The lesson stated at the end of a fable is called-
a legend
a moral
a symbol
a universal theme
5
Sal Fink was "known for fighting a duel with a thunderbolt." This is an example of-
hyperbole in a tall tale
a goddess with supernatural powers
a simple character with broad qualities
a magic helper
6
Which god/goddess possesses the supernatural power of creating a constellation?
Athena
Cupid
Poseidon
Artemis
7
The character of the crane in "The Crane Maiden" is an example of -
a vague setting
a moral
a magic helper
a cultural value
8
Stories, like Aesop, passed down through generations represent which stylistic element?
binding promise
transformation
oral tradition
vague setting
9
What human trait does Ceres demonstrate in "Ceres and Proserpina"?
empathy
sadness
pride
generosity
10
Which type of folktale often explains something that happens in nature?
myth
legend
fable
fairy tale
11
Which of the following stylistic elements is an example of a binding promise?
The Crane Maiden spins beautiful fabrics for the old couple.
Ceres attempts to make a young boy immortal.
The Crane Maiden asks the old couple not to watch her weave.
Arachne argues with the goddess Athena.
12
The ideas and beliefs of a group of people.
universal themes
cultural values
legends
myths
13
A message found throughout literature of different time periods and places is-
a topic
universal theme
symbolism
fable
14
One stylistic element of a tall tale is-
the use hyperbole (exaggeration)
an explanation of something that happens in nature
a character that goes through a transformation.
gods and goddesses as characters
15
Which supernatural power does Ceres demonstrate in the myth?
She made a constellation for her daughter in the sky.
She ordered a temple to be built in her honor.
She attempted to make the baby prince immortal.
She is sad about losing her daughter, Proserpina.
16
A person, place, object, or activity that stands for something beyond itself is -
a topic
a cultural value
a theme
a symbol
17
Which type of character is most likely featured in a legend?
an animal that talks
a hero or heroine with admirable qualities
a magic helper
a god or goddess with special powers
18
An example of a transformation is -
Athena changes Arachne into a spider.
Arachne weaves images of the gods into her cloth.
Artemis hitting Orion with her arrow.
Pluto kidnaps Proserpina and takes her to the underworld.
19
The family and events in "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" represent which stylistic element?
Vague Setting
Binding Promise
Rule of Three
Magic Helper
20
One cultural value represented in "The Ant and the Grasshopper" is-
the value of hard work
the importance of family
excessive pride
kindness
