Folk Literature Quiz 11 (20 MCQs)

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1. What type of figurative language is "The dolphin danced on the dance floor" an example of?
2. Brief stories passed by word-of-mouth from generation to generation
3. Writers IMITATED the writing styles of their teachers during what period?
4. A message repeated across many cultures and time periods
5. The ..... prankster eyed his classmates trying to decide who his next victim would be.
6. The worst ..... that happened was the one that happened 20 years ago.
7. A story describing the enormous Paul Bunyan and the footprints he made to ctreate 10, 000 lakes
8. Who was Hermes in the story?
9. Present day literature emerged during this period.
10. Who are members of YOUR generation?
11. In a folktale where repetitive actions and ceremonies hold symbolic importance, which theory is likely being applied?
12. These stories are legendary stories.
13. A story about Cinderella where she is rescued by her fairy godmother is an example of a
14. Brainteasers; used for entertainment
15. Some legends are based in ..... while others are purely fictional.
16. A story usually connected to a real person or event set in the past. Focusing on extraordinary deeds combining real and fictional elements. (example:John Henry)
17. What is "My parents never talk to me" an example of?
18. When the opposite of what you expect happens (ex-fire station burning down, teacher who doesn't know how to read)
19. A way to categorize books is:
20. What is a person, place, or object that represents something beyond its literal meaning?