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1 Characteristics of folktales Some well-known folktales
What is a folktale? Characteristics of folktales Types of folktales Some well-known folktales

2 What is a folktale? story that began with oral storytelling
passed down through the ages teaches a lesson explains why things are as they are

3 Characteristics of folktales Some well-known folktales
What is a folktale? Characteristics of folktales Types of folktales Some well-known folktales

4 Characteristics of Folktales
simple and straightforward includes magic or supernatural powers characters represent human qualities such as good, evil, wisdom, foolishness, laziness problems and conflicts are clear ending usually happy or satisfying good usually rewarded, evil punished

5 Characteristics of folktales Some well-known folktales
What is a folktale? Characteristics of folktales Types of folktales Some well-known folktales

6 Types of Folktales Trickster tales Fables Why “Pourquoi” stories
Fairytales

7 Trickster Tales One character (the protagonist or trickster) is clever and devious causes problems for another is usually unpunished Different cultures have specific tricksters

8 Tricksters from Different Cultures

9 Fables Short stories teach a lesson or moral
animal characters with human characteristics stress themes such as: the value of cooperation, looking at problems from different viewpoints, rewards if being satisfied some have several layers of meaning (Indian tales) Morals are not stated directly listener must find their own moral in the tale

10 Why “Porquoi” Stories Explain why something is as it is Explain how things came to be ???????????????

11 Fairytales Include good and bad characters A hero or heroine
Magic or fantasy Includes predictable beginnings and endings “Once upon a time” “Happily ever after” Problem which is usually overcome through kindness, courage, intelligence

12 Characteristics of folktales Some well-known folktales
What is a folktale? Types of folktales Characteristics of folktales Some well-known folktales

13 Well-known Folktales *Tortoise and the Hare *The Three Little Pigs
*Cinderella *Jack and the Beanstalk *Bre’r Rabbit and Bre’r Fox End of Presentation

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