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Oral Tradition JRS 4
Vocab List 3
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11th Grade
03/15/2011

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Yarn(n.)
Definition
A tale, especially a long story of adventure or incredible happenings.
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Folk Lore(n.)
Definition
The traditional beliefs, legends, customs, etc.
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Folk Tale(n.)
Definition
A tale or legend originating and traditional among a people or folk.
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Folk Hero(n.)
Definition
The person who does a good deed in the Folk Tale.
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Fairy Tale(n.)
Definition
A story, usually for children, about elves, hobgoblins, dragons, fairies, and other magical creatures.
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Legend(n.)
Definition
A non historical or unverifiable story handed down by tradition from earlier times and popularity accepted as historical.
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Myth(n.)
Definition
A traditional story about a hero or event, involves gods and demons.
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Fable(n.)
Definition
A short tale to teach a lesson.
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Allegory(n.)
Definition
A representation of an abstract or spiritual meaning through concrete of material forms.
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Allusion(n.)
Definition
A passing or casual reference.
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Parable(n.)
Definition
A short allegorical story designed to teach some truth.
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Tall Tale(n.)
Definition
An exaggerated, unreliable story.
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Ballad(n.)
Definition
A simple narrative poem of folk origin, composed of short stanzas and adapted for singing.
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Epic(adj.)
Definition
A long poetic composition, usually centered upon a hero.
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Epic Hero(n.)
Definition
The main character in the epic, does good deeds.
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