Ratoncito Pérez

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ratoncito-p-rez

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the cultural sphere of origin?Spanish and Hispanic American cultures
2. What is the formal literary introduction?1894, in a story by Luis Coloma for King Alfonso XIII

Cultural Diffusion: The spread of cultural beliefs, social activities, and material objects from one society to another.
Comparative Folklore: The study of myths, legends, and folktales from different cultures to find similarities and differences.
Archetype: A recurring symbol, character type, or story pattern that appears across different cultures and time periods.
Socio-cultural Function: The role a tradition or belief plays in the social structure and cultural identity of a community.