Folklore

There are many different types of folklore. These include nursery or Mother Goose rhymes,fairy tales, fables, myths and legends, and folk songs. Most folklore started as an oral tale that has been passed down from generation to generation. I believe these stories are best when the reader can tell that they have really been passed down through generations.
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Cornerstones of folktales are what makes them stand out to children and adults. It makes them easy to recognize and use in their own writing, such as "Once Upon a Time."