Folktale and Fable Quiz

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.