Fables and Folktales Word Search
This Fables and Folktales word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — the terms and ideas of a school subject. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: FABLE, MORAL, FOLKTALE, LEGEND, MYTH, TRICKSTER, WISDOM, ANIMAL, HERO, VILLAIN, ENCHANTMENT, CUNNING.
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Fables and Folktales word list, defined
- FABLE /ˈfeɪ.bəl/ · noun
- A fable is a short story, typically featuring animals or inanimate objects that speak and act like humans, designed to convey a moral lesson. It can also mean a widely held but false belief, or a legend or myth of dubious authenticity. Related: parable, allegory, tale, legend.
- MORAL /mɔːrəl/ · noun, adjective
- Moral refers to a principle or standard of right behavior, or a lesson to be learned from a situation. It can also describe something that is in accordance with what is considered right or acceptable. Related: virtue, ethic, principle, standard.
- FOLKTALE /ˈfoʊk.teɪl/ · noun
- A traditional story passed down orally among a people or region, typically involving everyday characters, legendary events, or elements of the fantastic, and transmitted from generation to generation. Related: legend, myth, fable, folk story.
- LEGEND /ˈlɛdʒ.ənd/ · noun, verb
- A story or tradition about a heroic or famous person in the past, especially one that is not necessarily true. To tell or write about such a story. Related: story, tale, myth, fable.
- MYTH /mɪθ/ · noun
- A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining a natural phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events. Related: legend, fable, tale, story.
- TRICKSTER /trɪkstər/ · noun
- A person who plays tricks or is cunning and deceitful; a mischievous spirit or supernatural being, especially in folklore. Related: scamp, rascal, scoundrel, imp.
- WISDOM /ˈwɪzdəm/ · noun
- The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the quality of being wise. Related: intelligence, insight, discernment, prudence.
- ANIMAL /ˈænɪməl/ · noun
- A living organism that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and a nervous system, and able to respond rapidly to stimuli; distinguished from plants, fungi, and microorganisms. Also used figuratively to describe a person's basic nature or untamed behavior. Related: creature, beast, organism, brute.
- HERO /hɪərəʊ/ · noun, verb
- A person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. To regard someone as a hero is to regard them with admiration and respect. Related: champion, legend, icon, idol.
- VILLAIN /ˈvaɪlən/ · noun
- A person who does bad or unkind things, especially in a way that is intended to be impressive or exciting. A person who is considered to be evil or wicked. Related: scoundrel, rascal, rogue, scamp.
- ENCHANTMENT /ɪnˈtʃɑːntmənt/ (UK), /ɪnˈtʃæntmənt/ (US) · noun
- A feeling of great pleasure or delight, as if under a magical spell; the state of being enchanted. Also: a magic spell or the act of enchanting. Related: delight, charm, fascination, captivation.
- CUNNING /ˈkʌnɪŋ/ · adjective, noun
- Clever at achieving one's aims by deceit or indirect methods; craftily skilful. As a noun, it denotes the quality of being cunning — crafty intelligence or sly skill. Related: crafty, sly, wily, shrewd.
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