Semantic Feature Analysis Chart
Using the story characteristics listed across the top, mark the characteristics that apply to each genre. When your
analysis is complete, compare the different genres and note similarities and differences.
Two Different Genres: Myths & Folktales
Note genre type & title below.
Then mark a + in the column next to folktale or myth if you
think the characteristic along the top row applies. A – sign can
be used if the characteristic does not apply to the folktale or
myth. If you are unsure, mark the column with a ?
The
story
explains
why
certain
things
happen.
The
characters
in the
story are
not
human.
The
story
The
includes
story
some
is
sort of
fiction. magic.
The
story
has a
message
or a
moral.
The
story
takes
place in
the
past.
The
story
includes
animals
that
talk.
The story
begins
with,
“Once
upon a
time …."