Traditional LiteratureTraditional Literature

By: Crystal Waugh

April 25, 2008

ENH/EDU 291

Final

Types of Traditional LiteratureTypes of Traditional Literature

Fairy Tales Myths Animal Tales Legends Tall Tales Noodle Head Tales Ballads New Folk Tales

Definition of Fairy TalesDefinition of Fairy Tales

These stories usually start with “Once upon a time”.

This is a story that is fictional and sometimes unbelievable.

Fairy Tales usually have good and bad characters, such as a princess (good) and a witch (bad).

These are stories that usually end with “Happily Ever After”.

Types of Fairy TalesTypes of Fairy Tales

Cinderella Snow White Sleeping Beauty Rupunzel Beauty and the Beast Thumbelina The Little Mermaid

Definition of MythsDefinition of Myths

A myth is an ancient story that is past through the generations to teach children about heroes and ancestors.

It shows the views of how life use to be in the past and what the ideal society was.

A myth also shows that some people use these to explain their customs.

Types of MythsTypes of Myths

Hercules The Creation Spartigus Zeus’s Lovers Theseus Adventures Creation of man by

Prometheus

Animal Tales DefinitionAnimal Tales Definition

These tales are found in every culture and they usually give animals or objects human personalities and characteristics.

Animal tales are sometimes placed in four areas. The first is etiological tale which is the Native American animal

tale. The second is a fable which is a short story that proves to a point

about someone or something. The third is a beast epic which tells a story in a medieval setting and

time. The fourth is a trickster tale in which the main character is either

good or evil.

Types of Animal TalesTypes of Animal Tales

The Big Leap The Boastful Cow Donkey who didn’t

help Tiger’s Cub The Scheming Rat Brer Rabbit and the

Tar Baby

Definition of LegendDefinition of Legend

This is a story that was in the past and it seems to be historical.

A legend is usually brought from the past and told in the present.

These stories are similar to myths as well.

Types of LegendsTypes of Legends

Medusa Hercules Pandora’s Box The Odyssey

Definition of Tall TalesDefinition of Tall Tales

These stories are usually based on exaggerations about huge and unusual characters.

Some characters in theses stories may have actually lived but most are fictional characters.

Tall Tales have four features which are larger than life, a problem, exaggerated details, and everyday language.

Types of Tall TalesTypes of Tall Tales

Pecos BillPaul BunionJohnny AppleseedDavy CrocketJohn Henry

Definition of Noodle Head Definition of Noodle Head TalesTales

These stories usually has a character who seems to be a fool but wins against the other character.

These stories can also sound true but are really general stories.

Types of Noodle Head TalesTypes of Noodle Head Tales

Jack and the Bean Stalk

The Tortoise and the Hare

Soap! Soap! Don’t Forget the Soap!

Seven Foolish Fishermen

Definition of BalladsDefinition of Ballads

These stories are narratives of poems that are sung by music.

They are usually simple to say and understand.

Ballads usually have four or more verses in the poem or song.

Types of BalladsTypes of Ballads

The Bold Pedlar and Robin Hood

The Gardener Our Goodman The Mermaid

Definition of New Folk TalesDefinition of New Folk Tales

These stories are the updated versions of the older folk tales.

Some are based on fairy tales but they don’t end as a fairy tale usually does.

These stories usually give the other characters side to the story.

Types of New Folk TalesTypes of New Folk Tales

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs

The Stinky Cheese Man

The Ginger Bread Girl The Girl Who Spun

Gold Kate and the Beanstalk

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