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What is a common characteristic of traditional fairy tales?

They were published in a specific time period
They were meant for a specific audience
They were written by famous authors
They were created by unknown authors (correct)

What happened to the details of fairy tales when they were passed down through generations?

They changed slightly with each re-telling (correct)
They remained exactly the same
They were completely changed
They were only told in a specific order

What is a common association of fairy tales today?

Children's literature (correct)
Literature for adults
Non-fiction for scholars
Fiction for teenagers

What is a common feature of fairy tales that helps people to remember and tell the story?

The repetition of certain phrases or events (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did writers and scholars like Hans Christian Andersen do to fairy tales?

They collected and adapted existing stories (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical setting for many fairy tales?

A forest and/or castle (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'set phrase' at the beginning and end of a fairy tale?

To provide a sense of closure and finality (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of many fairy tales from around the world?

They have common themes and motifs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common character type found in fairy tales?

A helper (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical outcome of a fairy tale?

The hero triumphs over adversity (B) Signup and view all the answers