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Folk Literature Quiz 3 (60 MCQs)

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1. Usually has good/beautiful and evil/ugly character.
2. My shirt was not ..... silk, but I still loved it.
3. Short, familiar saying, often passed down through the oral tradition that expresses a basic truth about life.
4. "Arachne" is an example of what type of folk literature?
5. A story about the Roman god Apollo
6. Explains a natural event; gods are often main characters (ex-Zeus, Hercules, why there are earthquakes)
7. I love to watch the horses roam free on the .....
8. What theory suggests that folktales contain hidden moral lessons and deeper meanings?
9. Involves surprising, interesting, or amusing contradictions; when some folk tales and fables have surprise endings, because they do not turn out as you expect
10. A ..... is a highly exaggerated story. It is easy to spot hyperbole in this tale.
11. Which type of folk literature are traditional stories about real-life occurrences?
12. I felt ..... when my mom said that we couldn't use electronics for the rest of the day.
13. A book from the "Who was" series would be an example of:
14. Which example best illustrates the concept of Naturalism in folk literature?
15. Which theory interprets folk narratives in terms of hidden psychological motives and desires?
16. Who was Pluto in the story?
17. Social Realities are the main subjects during this period.
18. What is the definition of Folk Literature?
19. The little ..... ate all of the cream out of the oreos, then he put the cookies back!
20. In a folktale where the names of characters are analyzed for hidden meanings, which theory is in action?
21. The Fox and the Grapes is an example of what type of folk literature?
22. Which of the following is a synonym for the word radiant, as used in the phrase "a radiant goddess" ?
23. What type of themes are typically found in Folk Literature?
24. Choose the best description for the following:Demeter
25. Often involves royalty, magic, adventure, romance (ex-Cinderella, Snow White)
26. Storytellers often use this to add a realistic quality to the characters of a folk tale.
27. Stories that typically begin with "Once upon a time"
28. They often deal with heroes, adventure, magic, and/or romance.
29. Told as a true story, based on a hero with exaggerated details meant to be humorous (example:Paul Bunyan)
30. "Don't be angry often. In fact, you have to work hard to get what you want" is a lesson from the story:
31. A message about life that can be understood by people of most cultures
32. "The Elves and the Shoemaker" is an example of a
33. What does Zeus want Pluto to do?
34. Story..... is a story that contains funny elements & makes listeners happy.
35. Teaches a lesson; animals are often the main characters (ex-The Tortoise and the Hare, The Lion and the Mouse)
36. The following are titles for individuals who convey folk tales, except.....
37. What are Legends in Folk Literature?
38. Stories that are told like they are true, but all of the details are exaggerated in an attempt to be humorous
39. "Too much pride can lead to a fall" is an example of:
40. "We should never hurt our parents because they have served us a lot" is a lesson from the story:
41. Central message or insight in a literary work
42. The story of John Henry is a
43. Well-known stories that have been passed down for generations
44. What does this image symbolize?
45. When we the reader or audience know more than the character in the story or movie
46. What main type of folk literature includes stories that are passed down by word of mouth and are usually considered "Anonymous" ?
47. A reference in literature to a famous person, place, event, or other piece of literature
48. A lesson about life, stated directly, usually at the end of a work
49. These stories are animal stories.
50. Who are the main characters of last weeks short story?
51. An enchanted princess, superhuman heroes, and talking animals are what type of common archetype in folk literature?
52. A genre of writing that has its roots in the oral tradition
53. "The White Snake" is an example of .....
54. 3 is the magic number for patterns in folktales
55. Choose the best description for the following:Elysian Fields
56. A literary device used; an extreme exaggeration
57. One of my favorite books is Little House on the .....
58. Short saying passed down by word of mouth
59. What is a "generation" ?
60. What is the result of something else happening?
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