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What is a folktale?

What is a folktale?. I need to know so I can write one!. What is a folktale?. ● A folktale is a story which began with oral storytelling ● passed down through the ages teaches a lesson ● explains why things are as they are. Characteristics of Folktales. simple and straightforward

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What is a folktale?

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  1. What is a folktale? I need to know so I can write one!

  2. What is a folktale? ●A folktale is a story which began with oral storytelling ●passed down through the ages teaches a lesson ●explains why things are as they are

  3. Characteristics of Folktales • simple and straightforward • includes magic or supernatural powers • characters represent human qualities such as good, evil, wisdom, foolishness, laziness • problems and conflicts are clear • ending usually happy or satisfying • good usually rewarded, evil punished

  4. Types of Folktales • Trickster tales • Fables • Why “Pourquoi” stories • Fairytales

  5. Trickster Tales • One character (the protagonist or trickster) is clever and devious • causes problems for another • is usually unpunished • Different cultures have specific tricksters

  6. Tricksters From Other Countries

  7. Fables • Short stories • Teach a lesson or moral • Animal characters with human characteristics • Stress themes such as: the value of cooperation, looking at problems from different viewpoints • Some have several layers of meaning • Morals may not be stated directly • Listener must find their own moral in the tale

  8. Why? Or Porquis? Stories • Explain why something is as it is • Explain how things came to be

  9. Fairytales • Include good and bad characters • A hero or heroine • Magic or fantasy • Includes predictable beginnings and endings “Once upon a time” “Happily ever after” • Problem which is usually overcome through kindness, courage, or intelligence

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