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English Finals
Legends & Folktales
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English
6th Grade
06/01/2008

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What is a legend?
Definition
1)- A story coming down from the past.
2)- Can be exaggereted.
3)- An "unverified" story believed to be historical.
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What is a folktale?
Definition
1)- It teaches a lesson
2)- Tradditionally narritive, usually anonymous, handed down orally.
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What do legends and folktales share?
Definition
1)- Oral stories
2)- Focus on the hero
3)- From the past
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How would you describe a hero?
Definition
1)- Noble heart;loyalty
2)- Selfless; life risking
3)-Bravery; fearless

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Based upon what you have read this year, what lesson have YOU learned about people and their world?
Definition
1)-People are not always who they appear to be
2)-Heros make mistakes
3)-Heros sometimes fall under peer pressure

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What is the plot, who are the heros and main characters, and where does Anansi Plays With Fire take place?
Definition
Setting: Carribean
Plot: Anansi seeks revenge at Tiger's wedding
Character Traits and Heros:Heros; ALl of the animals...EXCEPT ANANSI!Character Traits; Honesty, Truthful, courageous, (etc...)
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