The Little Match Girl

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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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/the-little-match-girl

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.

Literary Fairy Tale: A fictional narrative with fantastical elements, crafted with artistic intent and often exploring complex themes.
Allegory: A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
Social Commentary: The act of expressing opinions on the underlying societal structures and issues of a society.
Transmedia: Storytelling that unfolds across multiple media platforms, with each new text making a distinctive contribution to the unfolding of the story.