Thursday, 5/23 - Vocab - myth
Wednesday, 5/29 - Vocab - fable
Monday, 6/3 - Vocab - folklore - exaggeration
Myth:
· Stories about gods and heroes.
· Deals with right/wrong.
· Explains world in human terms.
· Explains natural occurrences.
Fable:
· Teaches lessons at end of story.
· Short.
· Underdeveloped characters, situations, conflicts.
· Animals act like humans.
· Points out our human failings/weaknesses.
Folklore: Records the customs, traditions, and beliefs of people.
Yarn: A tale or story filled with exaggeration. The subject is the best, worst, or most unusual of its kind.
Conflict: A struggle between opposing forces. It can be internal or external.
Folkhero: An extraordinary person, glorified for his/her wonderful qualities that are far superior to the common man.
Exaggeration: Overstatement, often used for a humorous effect.
