Recognizing Style
Work with a partner to answer the questions.
1.What tells you that this is a folktale?
2.Are the characters in the story realistic? Why or why not?
3.The story has four parts. Match each part with one of the descriptions below. Which past describes each of the following?
Mysterious events that make the reader curious
The setting for the story
A happy conclusion to the story
The meaning of the mysterious events
4.Does the story use a direct or indirect method of presenting its main meaning? Do you think this is effective? Why or Why not?