Fairy Tales and Literary Elements Flashcard

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What is a fairy tale?

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A general brief narrative often intended for children, featuring strange characters

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Which of the following is NOT a type of fairy tale?

• Supernatural Helper Tales
• Reincarnation Tales
• Anthropomorphized Animal Tales
• Historical Adventure Tales

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Historical Adventure Tales

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What does foreshadowing mean?

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A hint about something that will happen later in the story

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What is dramatic irony?

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When readers know something a character does not

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Which of the following is an example of situational irony?

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A character expects to win a race but comes last

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Which of the following is a common motif in fairy tales?

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Talking animals or objects

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What is the purpose of repetition in fairy tales?

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To emphasize ideas and create rhythm

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What is alliteration?

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Repetitive consonant sounds at the beginnings of words

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Which of the following is an example of special beginning or ending words in fairy tales?

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Once upon a time…and they lived happily ever after

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What is a common characteristic of a good character in fairy tales?

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They are kind and innocent