Stories passed down by word of mouth from generation to generation are a part of The Oral Tradition . This genre can also be called Traditional Literature.

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Stories passed down by word of mouth from generation to generation are a part of The Oral Tradition . This genre can also be called Traditional Literature.

Universal Theme is a message about life that can be understood by people from many different cultures; this message is also called a moral.

Heroes and Heroines: larger than life figures whose virtues and deeds are often shared and celebrated in the oral tradition

Storytelling: an art in which the talents and personality of a speaker are used to bring a story to life

Figurative Language: hyperbole is exaggeration used to create humor and personification is giving human characteristics to non-humans

Types of Traditional Literature Myths : ancient tales that describe the actions of gods, goddesses, and the people who interact with them Arachne Video

Types of Traditional Literature Legends : traditional stories about the past; they’re based on real-life events or people, but are usually more fiction than fact The Legend of Johnny Appleseed

Types of Traditional Literature Folk Tales : stories about ordinary people that reveal the traditions and values of a culture and teach a lesson about life; fairy tales will include magic The Emperor and the Nightingale

Types of Traditional Literature Fable : animal stories that use personification; these stories teach a lesson or moral The Dog and the Bone