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Составить 3 общих и 3 альтернативных вопроса к этому тексту. The Gift of Storytelling A story should be told eye to eye, mind to mind, heart to heart. Stanley Robertson (storyteller) Perhaps the best way to spend a cold, winter night in Ireland is to sit in front of the fire and enjoy the company of a Seanachai, a storyteller. Ireland has many stories to tell and they belong to two groups: myths and legends and folk tales. Throughout the years, people passed on stories to form a great tradition. Myths and legends are stories about giants, saints, warriors and kings. They are tales of heroes who overcome great obstacles, fight with magical beasts and have incredible adventures. One such legend is the story of the noble champion Finn Mac Cumhal and his group of warriors, the Fianna, who protected the High Kings of Ireland. Folk tales entertain people while teaching them moral values. These stories have the most unusual characters: fairies, elves, leprechauns and many more. The Leprechaun is one of the most popular characters in Irish folklore. Its name means ‘small body’. It is a type of fairy that makes shoes and has a hidden treasure: a crock filled with gold. If you catch it, it must tell you the secret location of its treasure immediately. But be careful! It will try to trick you into looking away for a second, and then it will disappear!

Answer 1

How many groups do the stories belong? What are myths and legends about? Who is the most popular character in Irish folklore?

Альтернативные:

Do the stories belong to two or three groups? Are myths and legends about kings or about fairies? Does "Leprechaun" means small or big body?

Answer 2

Общие вопросы:

1. What is the best way to spend a cold, winter night in Ireland according to the text?
2. What are the two main groups of stories that Ireland has to tell?
3. Who are the main characters in myths and legends, and what are their stories about?

Альтернативные вопросы:

1. How does the Leprechaun in Irish folklore trick people when they try to catch it?
2. Can you explain the role of the Seanachai in Irish storytelling traditions?
3. Are there any other popular characters in Irish folk tales, aside from the Leprechaun?