Folklore is a genre that is often misinterpreted. Many people limit it to the cultural stories passed down both physically written in text and orally, but folklore spans a much broader horizon than just that. Folklore is more than just those cultural stories, but also songs, rhymes, tales, and fables. In reading this chapter and class discussion, my limited knowledge of folklore expanded and I was given a clear definition of what it actually was.
The quality of folklore is measured by the following characteristics:
-Sounds like spoken language
-Rich natural rhythms
-Reflects cultural integrity of early retellings
-preserves simple structure of oral stories
-artistically excellent illustrations
-illustrations reflect the narrative
-illustrations reflect cultural heritage
The plots of folklore are generally shorter and the moral is straightforward and easy to recognize. The settings are vague, and the emphasis is on the heroic characters.
Love the title! I agree that folklore is misinterpreted. I think that it can be a great genre for teaching children certain life lessons. They have great lessons that will help the students grow. I love some of the old songs and rhymes that students can use to help them learn. Folklore can be great!
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