1. Traditional Story Traditional stories have been passed on from generation to generation. There are different versions of these stories. MYTHS LEGENDS TALL TALES FOLKTALES

2. Myths Made up stories designed to explain the origin of mysteries in the universe/nature. Feature gods and goddesses

3. Legend Believed to be based on real people and real events. Features heroes and heroines.

4. Tall Tale Humorous story about events and characters that are exaggerated

5. Folktale They are about humans or animals and teach a lesson.

6. Mysteries of the Universe

7. Human quality Human qualities are personal traits or characteristic traits that an individual has.

8. Human Weakness Apollo Apollo’s human weakness: Swift and merciless punishment of those whose behavior he found insulting or offensive.

9. Origin The point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived.

10. Nymph A mythological spirit of nature imagined as a beautiful maiden inhabiting rivers, woods, or other locations.

11. Cultural Values in Myths Respect elders Respect/obey gods Know your place

12. Extraordinary Powers

13. Hyperbole – Tall Tales A hyperbole is an exaggeration.

14. Rule of Three Things that come in 3’s are funnier and more satisfying.

15. Trickster

16. Magic Helper

17. Mood

18. Cause and Effect

19. Topic A matter dealt with in a text. (only one or two words)

20. Theme A message about life or human nature that the writer shares with the reader. (an entire sentence)

21. Universal Theme Jealousy Hopelessness finding hope after tragedy Generation gap - experience versus youthful strength Betrayal - fading bonds of love Power - Lust for power

22. Universal Theme Themes that are found throughout the literature of ALL time periods.

23. Recurring Theme Themes that are found in a variety of works.