Warm-Up: Vocabulary Chart Directions: Copy down the word and definition on to your vocabulary chart. Myth- a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events Folktale- a tale or legend originating and traditional among a people or folk, especially one forming part of the oral tradition of the common people Archetype- a recurrent symbol or motif in literature, art, or mythology

Warm-Up: Vocabulary Chart Directions: Copy down the word and definition on to your vocabulary chart. 4. Thesis- a short statement, usually one sentence, that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay, research paper, etc., and is developed, supported, and explained in the text by means of examples and evidence. 5. Topic Sentence- a sentence that captures the meaning of the entire paragraph or group of sentences. It tells what the passage is mainly about. 6. Symbol- a literary device that contains several layers of meaning, often concealed at first sight, and is representative of several other aspects, concepts or traits than those that are visible in the literal translation alone

7. Fairytale- a type of short story that usually features folkloric characters, and magic or enchantments 8. Compare- to estimate, measure, or note the similarity between two or more entities 9. Contrast- to estimate, measure, or note the differences between two or more entities. 10. Theme- a main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work that may be stated directly or indirectly