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Directions: Read the two passages—Paragraph A and Paragraph B. Then write T for TRUE
or F for FALSE to answer each question below.Reading Comprehension • Saddleback Educational Publishing ©2002 3 Watson, Irvine, CA 92618•Phone (888)SDL-BACK•www.sdlback.com
_____ 1. Fairy tales are based on real events._____ 2. To state a favorite story is an opinion._____ 3. Legends and fairy tales are forms of folklore._____ 4. Robin Hood is a legend._____ 5. The King Arthur stories take place in England._____ 6. Legends are historical fact._____ 7. All fairy tales have happy endings._____ 8. Fairy tales and legends are fiction stories.A fairy tale is a make-believe story that usually
includes imaginary beings such as fairies, giants,
or creatures. These folklore beings are seen by
and talk to humans but often do things that
involve magic. Some fairy tale beings are good,
and some are bad, but a fairy tale often has a
happy ending. Some examples are the stories of
Cinderella, Rumpelstiltskin, and Tom Thumb.
One of my favorites is Jack and the Beanstalk.A legend is a form of folklore that teaches lessons
about life and may contain fanciful actions, but is
based in reality. In fact, some of the characters or
events may be rooted in truth, but exaggerated. A
well-known example is the legend of King Arthur
and his knights. Some of the things referred to in
these tales are borne out in English history. My
favorite legendary character is Robin Hood.(A) Fantasy
(B) Reality