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WIMS-7LA-Myths/Folkt
WIMS - 7LA - Myths and Folktales Vocabulary Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| myth | a fictional tale that explains the actions of gods or heroes or the origins of elements of nature. It is spread from generation to generation by word of mouth |
| mythology | a collection of myths of a particular people |
| legend | a widely told story about the past - one that may or may not have a foundation in fact |
| folktale | a story composed orally and then passed from person to person by word of mouth. Originated among people who could neither read nor write |
| fable | a brief story or poem, usually with animal characters, that teaches a lesson, or moral - usually stated at the end |
| tall tale | types of folk tales that often use hyperbole for comic effect. They focus on a central hero who performs impossible feats |
| hyperbole | the author's use of exaggeration or overstatement for emphasis |
| epic | a long narrative poem about a larger-than-life hero who engages in a dangerous journey that is important to the history of a nation or culture |
| quest | a dangerous journey |
| oral tradition | the passing of songs, stories, and poems from generation to generation by word of mouth |
| theme | a central message, concern, or purpose in a literary work. A generalization, or a general statement, about human beings or about life |
| stated theme | stated directly in the text |
| implied theme | the reader must figure out what the theme is by looking at what the work reveals about people or life |
| moral | a lesson taught by a literary work. Must be drawn by the reader, based on other elements in the work |
| hero | a character whose actions are inspiring, or noble. Struggles to overcome the obstacles and problems that stand in their way |
| personification | a type of figurative language in which a nonhuman subject is given characteristics |
| allusion | a reference to a well-known person, event, place, literary work, or work of art |
| conflict | a struggle between two or more opposing forces |
| internal conflict | takes place within the mind of a character |
| external conflict | a character struggles against some outside force - another person, nature, or fate |
| inference | a logical guess or conclusion based on evidence |
| motivation | a reason that explains or partially explains a character's thoughts, feelings, actions, or speech |
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