Elements of a Fairytale

This is type of story is set in a magical land often ruled by kings and queens; the characters tend to be either good or evil. They usually contain a lesson about good or bad behavior.

• Myth

• Legend

• Tall Tale

• Fairy Tale

Fairytales often include 

• frogs, toads, snakes, and rabbits

• gods and goddesses, heroes, and magic

• talking animals, few characters, lots of action, and a lesson at the end

• castles or forests. reoccuring numbers, and a happily ever after ending

Dreams really do come true" would be a theme found in which of the following:

• Fable

• Fairy tale

• Legend

• Myth

The repetition of 3 or 7 (such as the 3 little pigs or the 7 dwarfs) are common in what type of literature?

• Tall Tales

• Fairy Tales

• Fables

• Myths

• Legends

How does a fairytale often begin and end?

• Once Upon A time ....

  They Lived Happily Ever After

• So What Had Happened Was...

  That's My Story And I'm Sticking To It

• It All Began When ....

  The End

• Have You Ever Wondered How...

  And That Is How ___ Came To Be

What is a common setting for a fairytale?

• A) A bustling city

• B) A magical forest

• C) A desert

• D) A futuristic space station

Which character is most likely to appear in a fairytale?

• A) A detective

• B) A talking animal

• C) A scientist

• D) A historical figure

What is a typical theme found in fairytales?

• A) The struggle for power

• B) The triumph of good over evil

• C) The importance of technology

• D) The complexity of human emotions

Which of the following is a common element in fairytales?

• A) Realistic events

• B) Magic and enchantment

• C) Scientific explanations

• D) Historical accuracy

What type of ending do fairytales usually have?

• A) A cliffhanger

• B) A tragic ending

• C) A happily ever after

• D) An open-ended conclusion