English Quiz

Folk Literature

Folk Literature

is the traditional knowledge and beliefs of culture that are transmitted by words or word of mouth.

The passing of stories poems and songs transmitted verbally from one gen to the next comprises a culture oral tradition.

Epics

are long stories often told in verse including heroes and gods They have also been passed on orally and may have unknown authors.

An ________ provides a portrait of an entire culture - of the legends, beliefs, values, law, arts, and way of life of the people.

Epic

Myths

are traditional stones rooted in a particular culture that deals with gods, goddesses and other supernatural beings as well as human heroes

_________ often embody religious beliefs and values and explain natural phenomenon every early culture around the globe has created it own myth.

Myths

Legends

are stories that are passed down through generation and are often based on real events or legends from characters from long ago.

unlike myths, _______ are usually regarded as having a historical basis. However they may consist or contain fantastic or unverifiable elements.

legends

Folk Tales

tall tales, fairy tales, parables, fables, folk songs, spirtuals

Tall Tales

light hearted or humorous folktales that often contain highly exaggerated unrealistic elements

Fairy Tales

are stones that deal with mischievous spirits or other supernatural occurrence often medieval settings.

Parables

very brief stores told to teach a moral lesson

ex- Prodigal son

Fables

brief stories, often with animal characters, told to express morals

-ex aesop

Folk Songs

are expressions of commonly shared ideas or feelings and may be a narrative or lyric in style.

Spirituals

are religious songs from African american folk traditions

ex- “steal away” and “go down Moses

Beauty and the Beast

fairytale

B’rer Rabbit

Fable

Cinderella

Fairytale

Coyote

Fable

Hercules

Myth

King Arthur

Legend

Zeus

Myth

Dominion

governed territory

Traverse

turn, travel across

Plumage

birds’ feathers

Oblivious

unaware, not paying attention

Beguile

lead by deception, distract

Curtail

makes less, as if by cutting away a part

Disintegrate

to break or fall apart

Enigmatic

mysterious, hard to fingure out

consort

to keep company

(typically with desirable people usually followed by the word with)

prophecy

prediction, foretelling or later event.

amorous

being in love; enamored

(usually followed by the word of)

Stratagem

attack or scheme to achieve an aim

Foray

sudden , evasion or attack

abroad

far and wide

superintendence

supervision, management

anxiety

worry, sense of unease or dread

plume

preen, or clean arrangement feathers

contrive

plan scheme; bring about by strategy or difficulty

The White Snake (Fairy-Tale)

A servant takes a bite of a white snake which gives him the power to understand all animals. He goes out into the world and does many kindnesses for the animals who in turn reward him with kindness.

Daedalus/Icarus (Epic)

According to the story, Daedalus, a mythical inventor, created wings made of feathers and wax to escape from Crete where he and his son, Icarus, were held captive by King Minos. Icarus, however, ignored his father's warnings and flew too close to the sun. His wings melted and he fell into the sea where he met his end.

Echo/Narcissus (Myth)

Echo falls in love with Narcissus, but Narcissus isn't into it. Echo proceeds to pine over Narcissus until her body withers away and only her voice is left. Meanwhile, Narcissus stops for a drink at a small pond. When Narcissus sees his reflection in the water of the pool he falls hopelessly in love—with himself.

The golden lamb