Question

1. which term represents a traditional story, occurring in all cultures, that has been handed down through the generations?

tall tale
folk tale
legend
fable

Explanation:

• A tall tale is an exaggerated story focused on a larger-than-life character, not a broad traditional cross-cultural story.
• A folk tale is a traditional story passed through generations across all cultures, matching the definition.
• A legend is a story tied to real people/historical events, not universal traditional tales.
• A fable uses animals/characters to teach a moral, not just a general traditional handed-down story.

Answer:

folk tale