Question

What is the desired effect of urban legends that don’t have a cautionary or moral element? What type of stories do those turn out to be ?

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

Urban legends that do not have a cautionary or moral element turn out to be horror stories. Their desired effect is to scare and entertain, on a superficial level, at least. Of course, folklorists identify deeper meanings in such tales, such as the need to make sense of social anxieties. Most urban legends concern some type of danger, such as disappearances and murders, or even paranormal activities.