Odyssey Quiz
Folktales are stories that are passedjfrom generation to generation and
usually
OA) teach a moral lesson.
OB) have a surprise ending.
OC) describe a phenomenon.
OD) are based on actual events.

The correct answer is A: teach a moral lesson.

Explanation:

Folktales are stories that are passed from generation to generation and usually teach a moral lesson. These types of stories were passed down orally and it was used to explain the wonders of the world and to teach a moral lesson.

Each folktale contains some specific theme, normally related to the moral lesson, good and evil characters, and typical plot and setting. It also contains magic, the repetition of number 3, etc.  Folktales are usually located in some beautiful, magical kingdoms or in some old cottages in the wood, a long time ago.

The most famous kinds of folktales are fables, fairy tales, etc.

Homer's Odyssey represents the oldest collection of folktales in European literature.  

it the climax in the poem