Definitions
- Referring to a traditional story passed down orally from generation to generation. - Talking about a story that is part of a culture's folklore and reflects its values, beliefs, and customs. - Describing a narrative that often features supernatural or magical elements and teaches a moral lesson.
- Referring to a narrative that tells about a series of events or experiences. - Talking about a fictional or non-fictional account of events that can be written or spoken. - Describing a tale that can be entertaining, informative, educational, or persuasive.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the telling of a narrative.
- 2Both can be fictional or non-fictional.
- 3Both can be entertaining and informative.
- 4Both can teach moral lessons.
- 5Both can be passed down from generation to generation.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Folktales often have a moral lesson or cultural significance, while stories can serve various purposes such as entertainment, education, or persuasion.
- 2Style: Folktales often feature supernatural or magical elements, while stories can be realistic or fantastical.
- 3Audience: Folktales are often associated with children's literature, while stories can be targeted towards various age groups.
- 4Variety: Stories encompass a wider range of genres and formats than folktales, which are more specific to traditional narratives.
Remember this!
Folktale and story both refer to narratives that can be passed down from generation to generation and can teach moral lessons. However, the difference between folktale and story is their origin, purpose, style, audience, and variety. Folktales are traditional stories that reflect a culture's values and beliefs and often feature supernatural elements, while stories can be original or borrowed from various sources and can serve various purposes and genres.
