Comparing/contrasting styles of folklore

As we read various styles of folklore together, be comparing/contrasting the different types in your mind.  Example:  urban legends vs. regular legends.  What do they have in common?  How are they different from each other?  It will be helpful to check back in your notes and remember the unique characteristics each style of folklore has (fairytales: entertaining stories mostly for kids, fables: teach a lesson, etc).