Review: Exploring the World of Fairy Tales

What is a fairy tale?

• A story about real people and events

• A magical short story with a moral lesson

• A non-fictional story with magical elements

• A long novel with many characters

• A play with a tragic ending

Name three characteristics of fairy tales.

• Animals that can talk, a magical object, and a villain

• A hero, a villain, and a sidekick

• A setting in the past, a present-day problem, and a future solution

• A happy ending, a sad ending, and a surprising ending

• A love story, a mystery, and a comedy

Who are some of the classic fairy tale authors?

• Shakespeare, Dickens, and Tolstoy

• Grimm Brothers, Charles Perrault, and Hans Christian Andersen

• Stephen King, J.K. Rowling, and George R.R. Martin

• Mark Twain, Ernest Hemingway, and F. Scott Fitzgerald

• Jane Austen, Emily Brontë, and Charlotte Brontë

What is the typical setting of a fairy tale?

• A bustling city

• A modern-day suburb

• A far-off land with magic and mythical creatures

• A futuristic world with advanced technology

• A historical period with real-world events

What are the key elements that define a fairy tale?

• Realistic settings

• Historical events

• Magical elements, good vs. evil, moral lessons, fantastical creatures, and a narrative structure.

• Scientific explanations

Explain the author's intent in writing a fairy tale. What message do they aim to convey?

• To convey moral lessons and values through engaging narratives.

• To promote specific political ideologies through storytelling.

• To entertain children without any deeper meaning.

• To provide historical facts about fairy tale origins.

What is the significance of the setting in fairy tales?

• The setting only serves to introduce characters.

• The setting is always a real historical location.

• The setting creates a magical atmosphere that enhances themes and character journeys.

• The setting is irrelevant to the plot.

How do fairy tales often end?

• With a cliffhanger

• In a tragic way

• With a sad ending

• With a moral lesson

Based on your understanding, do you think fairy tales are still relevant today? Explain your answer.

If you were to adapt a classic fairy tale for a modern audience, what would you make changes into (choose 1: narrative text, poetry, comic, illustration book, song)?