Elements of Fantasy

What is not an element of setting in fantasy stories?

• the place is imaginary

• time travel is possible

• takes place in another universe

• takes place at a real school in a real city in real time

Fantasy is created by manipulating or changing one or more element of a narrative to take the reader away from reality.

• True

• False

Fantasy can include all of the following except:

• talking animals

• magic wands

• non-human creatures with human-like qualities

• factual information

In fantasy, the main character often has a "Hero's Quest" to fulfill. In their quest, the Hero must:

• battle evil

• succeed in his quest

• both answers

• neither answers

What are some elements of the Fantasy Genre?

• Talking animals, magic, mythical creatures, a quest

• A made up story based on historically true events

• True information about a science or history topic like animals, space, or a War

• A made up story that could really happen to people like you.

Fantasy Setting: A Medieval setting may have things like...

• princesses, princes, kings, queens, wizards, dragons, knights

• Magical things that the rest of the world does not know about

• Advanced technology like spaceships, flying cars, time travel and different fashion.

• A completely different world that is made up of magical creatures.

Fantasy Setting: A Modern day with magical elements setting may have things like...

• princesses, princes, kings, queens, wizards, dragons, knights

• Magical things that the rest of the world does not know about

• Advanced technology like spaceships, flying cars, time travel and different fashion.

• A completely different world that is made up of magical creatures.

Fantasy stories contain characters with

• Dogs

• Magical powers

• Scooby Doo

Which of the following is a common theme in fantasy literature?

• A) Realistic daily life

• B) Supernatural elements

• C) Historical accuracy

• D) Scientific explanations

In a fantasy story, a character who can cast spells is often referred to as a:

• A) Scientist

• B) Wizard

• C) Detective

• D) Historian