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Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.
Henny Penny is a story that is passed down from generation to generation through spoken word.

Option 1: folktale

Option 2: fable

Option 3: epic

Option 4: parable


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Correct Answer: folktale


Solution : The first option is the correct choice.

A folktale is a traditional story passed down orally from generation to generation. In the context of the sentence, "Henny Penny" is described as a story passed down through spoken word, making " folktale " the most appropriate one-word substitute.

The meanings of other options are as follows:

  • Fable: A short story featuring animals with human qualities that imparts a moral lesson.
  • Epic: A lengthy narrative poem recounting heroic deeds or adventures.
  • Parable: A brief story illustrating a moral or religious lesson.

Therefore, the complete sentence is: "Henny Penny is a folktale ."

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