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Folk Literature Quiz 5 (60 MCQs)

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1. The "Lion and the Bulls" was an example of what type of folk literature?
2. A story in which a turtle beats a rabbit in a race, laughing all the way
3. The lesson that is learned.
4. Figurative language that uses exaggeration for comic effect or strong emotion
5. What is writing that is highly imaginative and contains elements not found in real life?
6. A book from the series "I survived ..... " would be an example of:
7. Pomegranates are the only fruit that grows
8. Choose the best description for the following:Lethe
9. "I am so hungry I could eat a whole cow." is an example of .....
10. A story about a mouse who conveniences a lion to let him go and then helps the lion out of a trap (with a moral at the end) is an example of a
11. What is a children's story that typically has imaginary characters and has a moral?
12. A story..... is a story that is considered to have happened by a community.
13. Stories set in ancient times that try to explain the creation of the world
14. These stories were passed along by word of mouth from one generation to the next.
15. The ....., dry land made my feet feel like they were burning.
16. Reflects local customs and beliefs.
17. "The wind sang, making the grass dance all night long."
18. What type of folk literature is a long poem usually about a heroic figure?
19. A message or moral that is listed in a story; you can put your finger on it
20. A type of Folk Lit that uses hyperboles; the story is based off of real-life events and the facts got twisted over the years. The main character usually accomplishes impossible feats.
21. What type of figurative language is "BAM" and "Pow" ?
22. McBroom the Rainmaker is a
23. A brief story that frequently includes animal characters and a moral.
24. Demeter was the goddesses of ..... ?
25. Stories that often have mythic qualities and sometimes serve as morality lessons or tellers of cultural customs
26. In a folktale where the story elements reflect the gradual development of human society, which theory is in action?
27. Brief story or poem that teaches a lesson or moral. Main characters are often animals with human characteristics.
28. What type of literature is "The Tortoise and the Hare"
29. Long stories, often told in verse, involving heroes and gods
30. "Humans need to think rationally before acting so as not to lose or suffer shame" is a lesson from the story:
31. Folktales don't always have to have a theme.
32. Heroes and heroines
33. In a folk tale, the author makes a reference to The Garden of Eden.
34. These stories teach morals with animals who act like people. They are simple, with 3 characters or less, and may use trickery in the plot. (example:The Tiger Who Would Be King)
35. Highly imaginative and containing elements not found in real life
36. Choose the best description for the following:Hades
37. In "Rumpelstiltskin", what task did the King want the woman to do?
38. The story of Arachne is a
39. What are Fables?
40. Which theory suggests that folk narratives reflect the influence of environmental factors and the struggle for survival?
41. Which of the following is NOT a typical character in Folk Literature
42. Whats a Tall Tale?
43. Which theory focuses on the transmission of folk narratives through cultural contact and migration?
44. Faith was the predominant THEME of writing during this period
45. Stories about a person who actually lived but the details have been exaggerated over time
46. Choose the best description for the following:Rhadamanthus
47. The main genre name for fables, myths, legends, fairy tales, and tall tales is called
48. Gods, Goddesses, and Creatures
49. According to Ritualism theory in folk literature, what is the fundamental connection between myths and rituals?
50. Choose the best description for the following:Triptolemus
51. The sharing of stories through word of mouth is called
52. Adventures of a hero
53. What type of literature is "Robin Hood"
54. A folktale reflects the ..... of the culture it was written for.
55. What type of literature is "Pandora's Box"
56. What type of folk literature is popularly believed to be true, but it isn't proven to be true?
57. "This Land is Your Land" is an example of what type of folk literature?
58. Stories being passed down by word of mouth
59. What is a brief story or poem that teaches a lesson or moral?
60. Folk Literature the features a central hero and relies on hyperbole is called what?
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