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folktale
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folk·tale or folk tale  (fktl)
n.
A story or legend forming part of an oral tradition.
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Noun1.folktale - a tale circulated by word of mouth among the common folkfolktale - a tale circulated by word of mouth among the common folk
folk tale
flying carpet - (Asian folktale) an imaginary carpet that will fly people anywhere they wish to go
folklore - the unwritten lore (stories and proverbs and riddles and songs) of a culture
narration, narrative, story, tale - a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program; "his narrative was interesting"; "Disney's stories entertain adults as well as children"
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Folklorists have commented on the similarity of folktales themes throughout the world.
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Jack, a character that stars in a number of Newfoundland folktales, is an unlikely hero, being both poor and young, yet his kind-heart, perseverance, cleverness and courage set him apart from his brothers.
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If shared during a lesson on character or folktales, this story will lead to a lively student discussion.
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