Question

read this excerpt from \old johnny appleseed.\ yet inside of him was a heart that was brave and true, and he felt that even he, old and poor as he was, could be of use in the world, because he loved his fellow - men, and love always finds something to do. how does this excerpt show that the story is a folktale?
○ it is about a person with a special gift.
○ it includes a conflict between two people.
○ it is passed down through families.
○ it is told in oral language.

Explanation:

To determine why the excerpt shows the story is a folktale, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: The excerpt describes Johnny Appleseed's brave and true heart, his love for fellow - men, and the idea that love gives him a purpose (a kind of "special gift" of being useful through love). Folktales often feature characters with special qualities or gifts.
• Option 2: The excerpt does not mention a conflict between two people.
• Option 3: The excerpt gives no information about the story being passed down through families.
• Option 4: The excerpt is written text, not presented as oral language, and there's no indication it's told in oral language from this excerpt.

Answer:

A. It is about a person with a special gift.