1. Folk Literature

2. Types of folk literature Myths Legends Epics Folk tales Tall tales Fairy tales Fables Folk songs Proverbs

3. Myth A myth is a traditional story from particular cultures that deal with gods, goddesses, and other supernatural beings.

4. Characteristics of a myth Characteristics of a myth include human or human- like qualities, religious beliefs or values, and explain natural occurrences.

5. Characteristics of a legend Characteristics of a legend include stories passed down through generations, based on real events of characters from long ago, has historical basis, and may contain fantastic or unverifiable elements.

6. Folk tale A folk tale is a brief story passed by word of mouth from generation to generation.

7. Characteristics of tall tale The characteristics of a tall tale include light hearted and humorous, and are highly exaggerated or unreal.

8. Characteristics of a fairy tale The characteristics of a fairy tale are they contain mischievous spirits and other supernatural events, and are often in a medieval setting.

9. Examples of a fable “The Tortoise and the Hare” “The Grasshopper and the Ant”

10. Characteristics of a proverb The characteristics of a proverb are traditional short sayings, they give people advice about how to live, and express a belief generally thought to be true.

11. Archetype An archetype is a story, character, motif or theme representing a familiar pattern repeated throughout literature and across cultures.