Theme and the Oral Tradition by Eden Abt https://padlet.com/edenkabt/themeandoraltradition by: Eden Abt, Cole, Alexis, and Lindsay en-us 2019-08-30 13:25:59 UTC 2025-09-26 13:50:24 UTC hello@padlet.com Epic edenkabt https://padlet.com/edenkabt/themeandoraltradition/wish/378637985 An epic is a lengthy narrative poem which describes the deeds of a larger-than-life hero. An epic combines features from both myths and legends and it gives a detailed portrait of a culture. It shows a hero who normally goes on a treacherous journeys or quests. The hero is helped or hindered by supernatural creatures or gods.]]> 2019-08-30 13:32:13 UTC https://padlet.com/edenkabt/themeandoraltradition/wish/378637985 Legend edenkabt https://padlet.com/edenkabt/themeandoraltradition/wish/378638042 A legend depicts the adventures of a hero from the past and it relates events that might be based off of historical nonfiction. It includes tall tales, which feature large amounts of exaggerations.]]> 2019-08-30 13:32:25 UTC https://padlet.com/edenkabt/themeandoraltradition/wish/378638042 Folk Tale edenkabt https://padlet.com/edenkabt/themeandoraltradition/wish/378638086 A folk tale follows a simple formula and deals with magic, adventure, heroics, and or romance. They normally have animals with human traits for characters. It can include fables and fairy tales.]]> 2019-08-30 13:32:35 UTC https://padlet.com/edenkabt/themeandoraltradition/wish/378638086 Myth edenkabt https://padlet.com/edenkabt/themeandoraltradition/wish/378638157 A myth describes actions of heroes, gods, and the origin of the elements of nature. It is in almost every literature  of an ancient culture.

Ancient Greek and Roman myths are known as classical mythology.]]> 2019-08-30 13:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/edenkabt/themeandoraltradition/wish/378638157 Hero's Quest edenkabt https://padlet.com/edenkabt/themeandoraltradition/wish/378638208 The Quest Begins - A conflict between the hero and villain (protagonist and antagonist) is introduced.

Series of Text or Trails - The protagonist reveals traits of a true hero, preforms difficult tasks, and overcomes hardship

The Quest Ends - Generally after the last conflict with the antagonist the hero achieves their goal.


]]> 2019-08-30 13:32:59 UTC https://padlet.com/edenkabt/themeandoraltradition/wish/378638208 Archetypes edenkabt https://padlet.com/edenkabt/themeandoraltradition/wish/378638254 -  An element that happens multiple times throughout literature and different cultures.
- Examples of archetype are plot patterns, character types, images, and symbols.]]> 2019-08-30 13:33:08 UTC https://padlet.com/edenkabt/themeandoraltradition/wish/378638254 Themes edenkabt https://padlet.com/edenkabt/themeandoraltradition/wish/378638288 - Deeper meaning or insights.
- Universal theme is an insight into human nature and life. It is in many different times and  cultures' literature. Universal themes are about fundamental ideas like heroism, love, loyalty, leadership, and the struggle of good and evil.]]> 2019-08-30 13:33:16 UTC https://padlet.com/edenkabt/themeandoraltradition/wish/378638288 edenkabt https://padlet.com/edenkabt/themeandoraltradition/wish/379706464 2019-09-04 01:21:43 UTC https://padlet.com/edenkabt/themeandoraltradition/wish/379706464 edenkabt https://padlet.com/edenkabt/themeandoraltradition/wish/379706545 2019-09-04 01:22:09 UTC https://padlet.com/edenkabt/themeandoraltradition/wish/379706545 edenkabt https://padlet.com/edenkabt/themeandoraltradition/wish/379706635 2019-09-04 01:22:27 UTC https://padlet.com/edenkabt/themeandoraltradition/wish/379706635 edenkabt https://padlet.com/edenkabt/themeandoraltradition/wish/379708635 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VlyAb2qaGI 

https://youtu.be/rIuKNVny9cM ]]> 2019-09-04 01:32:15 UTC https://padlet.com/edenkabt/themeandoraltradition/wish/379708635 3. What is an idea that is repeated across many cultures and throughout many time periods? edenkabt https://padlet.com/edenkabt/themeandoraltradition/wish/379709782 A) Moral
B) Universal Theme
C) Storytelling
D) Mythology]]> 2019-09-04 01:38:20 UTC https://padlet.com/edenkabt/themeandoraltradition/wish/379709782 2. What is NOT an example of an archetype? edenkabt https://padlet.com/edenkabt/themeandoraltradition/wish/379712789 A) Character type
B) Plot patterns
C) Images and symbols
D) Physical description of a character]]> 2019-09-04 01:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/edenkabt/themeandoraltradition/wish/379712789 1. Which form of oral tradition describes the actions of gods, heroes, or explains the origins in elements of nature? edenkabt https://padlet.com/edenkabt/themeandoraltradition/wish/379713956 A) Myth
B) Folk tale
C) Legend
D) Epic]]> 2019-09-04 01:56:40 UTC https://padlet.com/edenkabt/themeandoraltradition/wish/379713956