Objective: Read and identify characteristics of myths, legends and fables.

Complete the information using the words provided inside the box, then give examples.

Folktales are stories that have been told for a long time by a group of people.
There are many types of folktales under each types of story. Write down some
of its key characteristics.
*Reason. *goddesses. *good. *lesson or moral. * 2-3. *hero
*gods. *bad behavior. *animal character *sorts.
*real person or event to make something sound bigger, better, or worse than it really is.

Myths Fables Legends

 A myth gives a
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 Myths sometimes contain
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 Myths always
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 A fable teaches a
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 A fable usually contains
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 Fables are
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 Fables usually have
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 A legend usually
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 It is
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 Legends usually have
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