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Discover the enchanting world of folktales that have been passed down through generations, teaching valuable lessons and captivating listeners with magical elements. Folktales come from diverse cultures, having no specific author, and often feature ordinary characters facing extraordinary events. These stories, rich in common features, include teachings, smart and loving protagonists, magical elements, anthropomorphic beings, and challenges against monsters or evil characters. Characters in folktales often employ cleverness and trickery to overcome obstacles, with the number three playing a significant role in various aspects of the narratives.
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Folktales are interesting because… ·They come from all over the world. ·They have no specific author because they are stories that are handed down from storytellers around the world ·Something extraordinary happens to an ordinary character
Common Features • Different Genres have different characteristics. • Folktales have many common features that help you understand the story.
Folktales usually… Have no time frame, but most are thought to have happened in the past Start with Once upon a time, or Long, long ago Usually teach a lesson
The characters in the beginning of the story are usually unsuccessful because they are foolish or unkind. • The character that lasts until the end of the story is usually smart, and loving, which helps them succeed.
Folktales may have magic such as wishes being granted or magic objects within the story. • Animals, plants, and sometimes even machines have human characteristics. • Talking, Walking, Singing etc…
Folktales sometimes have a monster, or evil character that the “HERO” must overcome. • Characters often use trickery or cleverness to defeat the monster or complete the quest (task).
ONE TWO THREE • In folktales three is the key number. There may be three main characters, three magic objects, three tasks to be completed, or even three different settings in the story.