Fairytales and Fables Vocabulary

In Fairytales and Fables, we have been learning about the different types of stories. We were tasked to find the definition and provide examples of some of them.

Myths- A myth is a story that explains the history of people, with most involving supernatural beings or events. An example of a myth is Zeus from Greek mythology.

Legends- Similar to a myth, a legend is also about the history of people, but with more realistic events. An example of a legend is King Arthur or the Loch Ness monster.

Fables- A fable is a short story that has a lesson. It involves human-like animals. For example, The Tortoise and the Hare.

Fairytales- A fairy tale is a story about magical and imaginary events. An example of a fairy tale is Snow White.