A basic difference between myths and folktales

Folktales are stories that consist of main characters that usually include "feats of strength" - typically associated with someone conquering something or a lesson is learned as a result of the outcome.

Myths are stories told that attempt to explain the world around us. It usually gives an explanation of something that may or may not be true. Typically associated with the origin of an idea or concept.

Explanation:

The term myth to means stories that have an underlying purpose beyond that of simple story-telling and the term folktale means stories that reflect simple social situations and play on ordinary fears and desires.

Explanation:

the purpose of the heading in the passage is to identify who is telling the story.

this excerpt is part of the book sugar changed the world (2010) written by marc aronson and marina budhos. as the book has been written by two people, the heading "marc" indicates that this specific excerpt is being narrated by aronson. in the fragment, marc describes his grandfather's story after hearing it from his cousin. however, there are other excerpts where budhos is the one that tells the story of her family.

aronson and budhos, who are husband and wife in real life, decided to write sugar changed the world when they found out how sugar, which had an important role in slavery and economy, changed their ancestors' lives.