Fantasy Conventions

What is a fantasy convention?

• A conversation about fantasy

• A typical occurrence in the fantasy genre such as magic

• A mix of fantasy and another genre such as science fiction

• A sub-genre of fantasy such as dark fantasy

Which three (3) options below are examples fantasy conventions?

• Magic

• Fiction

• Science Fiction

• Set in another world

• Hero vs. Villain

Which two (2) of the options below are not examples of fantasy conventions?

• Magical Creatures

• Coffee

• A mansion

• Good vs. Evil

• Castles and Kingdoms

Fantasy is a genre of literature that features magical and supernatural elements that ________ in the real world

• do not exist

• do exist

• could exist

• should exist

Based on the definition of fantasy, would a talking tree be a part of fantasy?

• Yes

• No

Does every fantasy text ever always have to have a talking tree?

• Yes

• No

Which fantasy convention (typical occurrence) would a talking tree fit into?

• Magical Creatures

• Hero vs. Villain

• Castles & Kingdoms

• Witches and Wizards

Can a fantasy text include 'regular things' such as coffee as well as fantasy conventions?

• Yes. Regular things are allowed too.

• No. Only fantasy conventions are allowed.

What fantasy convention is shown in this picture?

• Mythical Creatures

• An epic battle

• Knights

• Betrayal

What fantasy convention is depicted the the image?

• An epic battle

• Good vs. Evil

• Love

• Wizards