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What is the main difference between folktale and fairy tale?
What is the main difference between folktale and fairy tale?
- Folktales are oral stories, while fairy tales are written stories (correct)
- Fairy tales feature animals with human characteristics, while folktales do not
- Fairy tales are focused on teaching moral lessons, while folktales are not
- Folktales involve natural phenomena and cultural traditions, while fairy tales do not
What distinguishes fables from other types of folktales?
What distinguishes fables from other types of folktales?
- Fables have characters with human characteristics
- Fables are educational and teach moral lessons (correct)
- Fables focus on magic and mythical creatures
- Fables are only passed down orally and not written down
Who is considered the founder of the modern fairy tale?
Who is considered the founder of the modern fairy tale?
- William W. Jacobs
- Charles Perrault (correct)
- Mary Shelley
- Anne Radcliffe
What purpose do Pourquoi tales serve?
What purpose do Pourquoi tales serve?
In what way did fairy tales differ from other types of folktales?
In what way did fairy tales differ from other types of folktales?
What do fables, pourquoi tales, and fairy tales have in common?
What do fables, pourquoi tales, and fairy tales have in common?
Which author is best remembered for the short story 'The Monkey's Paw'?
Which author is best remembered for the short story 'The Monkey's Paw'?
Which genre features horror stories set in old castles and Gothic settings?
Which genre features horror stories set in old castles and Gothic settings?
Who is known for works such as 'Fahrenheit 451' and 'The Martian Chronicles'?
Who is known for works such as 'Fahrenheit 451' and 'The Martian Chronicles'?
What is the primary characteristic of flash fiction?
What is the primary characteristic of flash fiction?
Which genre encompasses stories that provide explanations for natural phenomena and cultural traditions?
Which genre encompasses stories that provide explanations for natural phenomena and cultural traditions?
What distinguishes fairy tales from folklore?
What distinguishes fairy tales from folklore?
What is the primary characteristic of a fable?
What is the primary characteristic of a fable?
How do folktales differ from short stories?
How do folktales differ from short stories?
Who is known for creating some of the most famous fables featuring animals with human characteristics?
Who is known for creating some of the most famous fables featuring animals with human characteristics?
Which author's works had a significant influence on the Brothers Grimm?
Which author's works had a significant influence on the Brothers Grimm?
Which genre features horror stories set in old castles and Gothic settings?
Which genre features horror stories set in old castles and Gothic settings?
Who wrote the short story 'The Monkey's Paw'?
Who wrote the short story 'The Monkey's Paw'?
Which author is known for works such as 'Fahrenheit 451' and 'The Martian Chronicles'?
Which author is known for works such as 'Fahrenheit 451' and 'The Martian Chronicles'?
What is the primary characteristic of flash fiction?
What is the primary characteristic of flash fiction?
Flashcards
Folktale vs. Fairy Tale
Folktale vs. Fairy Tale
Folktales are oral stories passed down, while fairy tales are written stories.
What are Fables?
What are Fables?
Fables are short stories that convey a moral or lesson.
Who is Charles Perrault?
Who is Charles Perrault?
He is considered the founder of the modern fairy tale genre.
Pourquoi Tales
Pourquoi Tales
To explain why things are the way they are, often answering 'why' questions about nature or culture.
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Fairy Tale Elements
Fairy Tale Elements
Fairy tales commonly feature knights, princesses, kings, and queens, often in magical settings.
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Common Point: Fables, Pourquoi Tales, and Fairy Tales
Common Point: Fables, Pourquoi Tales, and Fairy Tales
They all include teaching moral lessons in their stories.
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Who is William W. Jacobs?
Who is William W. Jacobs?
William W. Jacobs is best remembered for the short story 'The Monkey's Paw'.
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Gothic Fiction
Gothic Fiction
A genre featuring horror stories set in old castles and Gothic settings.
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Who is Ray Bradbury?
Who is Ray Bradbury?
Ray Bradbury is known for works such as 'Fahrenheit 451' and 'The Martian Chronicles'.
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Flash Fiction
Flash Fiction
A very short form of traditional short stories.
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What are Pourquoi Tales?
What are Pourquoi Tales?
A type of story that explains natural phenomena and cultural traditions
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Fairy Tales vs. Folklore
Fairy Tales vs. Folklore
Can be modern and may be part of folklore.
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Primary Trait of Fables
Primary Trait of Fables
Teaches a moral lesson through a story.
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Folktales vs. Short Stories
Folktales vs. Short Stories
Short stories are written by a known author, whereas folktales are oral stories passed down through generations.
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Who is Aesop?
Who is Aesop?
Aesop is known for creating animal fables with human characteristics.
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Folklore and Fairy Tales
- Folktales, fables, and fairy tales are forms of traditional narratives that have been passed down through generations.
- The main difference between folktales and fairy tales is that folktales are rooted in a specific cultural or national tradition, while fairy tales are more universal and can be adapted to different cultures.
Fables
- Fables are a type of folk tale that feature non-human characters, usually animals, with human-like characteristics.
- The primary characteristic of a fable is that it conveys a moral lesson or teaches a lesson.
- Aesop is known for creating some of the most famous fables featuring animals with human characteristics.
Fairy Tales
- The founder of the modern fairy tale is Charles Perrault.
- Fairy tales differed from other types of folktales in that they often featured magic, fantastical creatures, and romantic love.
- Fairy tales are distinguished from folklore in that they are more universal and can be adapted to different cultures, whereas folklore is rooted in a specific cultural or national tradition.
Pourquoi Tales
- Pourquoi tales are a type of folk tale that serves to explain natural phenomena and cultural traditions.
- The primary characteristic of pourquoi tales is that they provide explanations for natural phenomena and cultural traditions.
Authors and Works
- W.W. Jacobs is best remembered for the short story 'The Monkey's Paw'.
- Ray Bradbury is known for works such as 'Fahrenheit 451' and 'The Martian Chronicles'.
- The Brothers Grimm were influenced by the works of Charles Perrault.
Genre Characteristics
- Gothic fiction features horror stories set in old castles and Gothic settings.
- Flash fiction is characterized by its brevity, often featuring stories that are under 1,000 words.
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