Folklore Vocabulary Words 1 Week Unit
1. idiom –an expression or figure of speech where the meaning is figurative and not literal
2. antagonist noun a person or thing fighting against the hero
3. conflict noun, verb
1. a clash between personal and public interests of a person
2. The central struggle between opposing forces in a story or play.
1. critique noun, verb a critical review or commentary.
2. enchanted adjective, verb magical; under a spell or charm
3. heritage noun traditions passed down from generation to generation
4. multicultural the traditions and cultures of many countries.
5. mystical
a word that describes things that relate to the "unknown"
6. myth noun a fictitious (make-believe) story told over and over that explains
something about nature, the customs, or religious beliefs of a people
7. version noun a story told in a different form or with a different point of view
Pre-AP Words
8. seclusion- (n) the condition of being cut off from others, or from other places
9. accumulate- (v) to increase quantity or number gradually
10. conspicuous- (adj) very noticeable
11. visible- (adj)to be seen by someone
12. reformation- (n) a change for the better, improvement
Name _______________________________________Hour _________Date_____________
Folklore Vocabulary Practice Sheet 1
Directions: Write the correct vocabulary word in the blank.
1. a story told in a different form or with a different point of view________________________
2. the central struggle between opposing forces in a story or play________________________
3. an expression or figure of speech where the meaning is figurative & not literal ___________
4. difference; variety; having several types___________________________________________
5. magical; under a spell or charm________________________________________________
6. a fictitious story told over and over that explains something _________________________
7. traditions passed down from generation to generation______________________________
8. a word that describes things that relate to the “unknown”___________________________
9. the traditions and cultures of many countries_____________________________________
10. a person or thing fighting against the hero
____________________________________
Matching- connect the word with the definition.
______Idiom
A. difference, variety; having several types
______Diversity
B. traditions passed down from generation to generation
______Enchanted
C. an expression not to be taken literally
______ Conflict
D. a clash or struggle between forces
______Heritage
E. magical; under a spell or charm
Fable Proofreading: Check for correct spelling in the paragraph below.
Have you ever heard the mith about the mighty lion? A witty mouse, fleeing from his
antiaggonist, a preying owl, crawled upon the golden back of a lion. The lion was resting in
enchaunted grass. Visibly cranky from being awakened from his nap, the lion picked up the
mouse by the tail. He roared, “I could swallow you in one gulp.'' Fearing the confleect, the
mouse began to tremble. He could not believe that he ran right into another dangerous
situation. The lion, who relished his solitude and just happened to be full, kindly decided to let
the mouse escape to safety. It seemed the lion had remembered his hairitage as a protector of
the weak and felt sorry for the helpless creature. Thus, the scrawny mouse lived and the
mighty lion slept in peace.
Now write the vocabulary words used in the paragraph on the lines below.
1. ____________________
2.____________________
4.____________________
3.____________________
5.____________________
Across
1. a fictitious (make-believe) story told over and over that explains something about nature,
the customs, or religious beliefs of a people
2. a clash or struggle
3. traditions passed down
5. a word that describes things that relate to the "unknown"
7. difference, variety
9. a person fighting against
Down
1. traditions/cultures of countries
4. magical; under a spell or charm
6. an expression or figure of speech
8. a story told in a different form
Academic Vocabulary: complete the sentence with the correct Pre-AP word.
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The witch lived in _________________ in a cabin in the tale of Hansel and Gretel.
King Midas’ sole goal was to ________________ his wealth in gold.
The nose of Pinocchio grew longer and more _______________ as he told lies.
Pinocchio experienced a ______________ and decided to lie no longer.
Little Red Riding Hood noticed a ____________ difference between the wolf and her
grandmother.
Across
1. a fictitious (make-believe) story told over and over that explains something about nature,
the customs, or religious beliefs of a people
2. a clash or struggle
3. traditions passed down
5. a word that describes things that relate to the "unknown"
7. difference, variety
9. a person fighting against
Down
1. traditions/cultures of countries
4. magical; under a spell or charm
6. an expression or figure of speech
8. a story told in a different form
Pre-AP Words : Match the word with the definition.
37. seclusion
A. very noticeable
38. accumulate
B. a change for the better, improvement
39. conspicuous
C. to be seen by someone
40. visible
D. to increase quantity or number gradually
41. reformation
E. the state of being alone