ENG1516 Exam Portfolio October 2024

QUESTION 1

Define what a folktale is in your own words.

A folktale is a traditional story passed down from generation to generation, often by
word of mouth. These stories usually teach lessons, explain cultural beliefs, or
entertain, and they often include characters like animals, humans, or magical beings.
Folktales are shared among people within a culture and change slightly over time as
they are retold.

QUESTION 2

Read this nursery rhyme with its accompanying picture before answering the questions