Traditional Short Stories

What is the name of the man most famous for creating fables?

What is the name of Mrs. Smith's dog?

To get back, recover

All tall tales were about real people.

The story of Paul Bunyan is an example of a

Fables ___________________.

Reveals the consequences of good and bad behavior.

A fable teaches a ________ which is stated at the ______of the story.

Stars a hero or heroine who is larger than life.

A _______ is a widely told story about the past.

Normally fables have ______________ as characters.

Tells about a hero or heroine who has unusual powers.

Fables, myths, legends, and tall tales were originally part of ________ tradition.

A myth explains the actions of _____ or _______.

A theme repeated across many cultures and time periods (like good vs. evil).

A universal theme is passed down from __________________ through stories or family traditions

Hyperbole is ______________ statements that are not meant to be taken ______________.

What are the names of Mrs. Davis' cats?

Which answer shows hyperbole?

Some legends are based on ______ while others are _________.

Skillful, clever

Sadness; depression

Hercules is an example of a _____________.

What is a moral?

Pain, serious

Greek and Roman myths are known as ____________.