Fantasy Genre

Fantasy Genre

What is Fantasy?

Fantasy is a genre of fiction that contains unrealistic elements explained by magic.

Fantasy

The key element of fantasy is the use of magic as an explanation for the phenomena that occur.

Fantasy may include:

• Talking animals

• Humans with magical powers

• Mythical Beings

• It may be set in a medieval time period

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a possible element of fantasy?

• Witches

• Unicorns

• Travelling to the moon

• A talking hippo

Examples of Fantasy Literature include:

• Artemis Fowl

• The Chronicles of Narnia

• Harry Potter Series

• The Golden Compass

Let's review!

Multiple Choice

Which one is NOT likely to be the setting of a fantasy novel?

• Mars

• A medieval castle

• An enchanted forest

Multiple Select

Fantasy usually includes (check all that apply):

• Unrealistic elements

• Talking animals

• Historical references that actually took place

• Enchanted objects

Multiple Choice

What is the genre of The Golden Compass?

• Historical Fiction

• Realistic Fiction

• Science Fiction

• Fantasy