Fantasy Genre + Book Intro

Fantasy Genre + Book Intro

Open Ended

Can you think of any FANTASY heroes? (Books, TV Shows, Movies, Comic Books, Manga, etc.)

Examples: Harry Potter, Spideman, Cinderella

Open Ended

Can you think of any FANTASY villains? (Books, TV Shows, Movies, Comic Books, Manga, etc.)

Examples: Voldemort, Ultron, Evil Stepmother

Multiple Choice

A characteristic of a fantasy is

• Events occur that could REALLY happen.
• Events occur that could NOT really happen.

Multiple Choice

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

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What is a common theme in most fantasy stories?

• Hard work brings success

• Good vs. Evil- Good always wins!

• Family is important

• Love conquers all

Multiple Select

Fantasy usually includes (check all that apply):

• Unrealistic elements

• Talking animals

• Historical references that actually took place

• Enchanted objects

Multiple Choice

A setting in a fantasy story can be...

• In a real place

• In an imaginary place

• On the moon

• Anywhere at all

Multiple Choice

Can characters in fantasy be "real" human beings?

• sometimes

• no

• maybe

• yes

Multiple Choice

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

Multiple Choice

The main character in fantasy tends to grow and change.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

Characters such as Harry Potter who are the heroes of fantasy stories are known as the:

• Agonist
• Synergist
• Antagonist
• Protagonist

Multiple Choice

The villain in a fantasy story, such as Voldemort, is known as the:

• Agonist

• Synergist

• Antagonist

• Prtagonist

Multiple Choice

If a story has a normal school with normal students, but who can secretly fly, that story is probably  

• fantasy
• realistic

Multiple Choice

If a story that describes a person who experienced a hurricane that actually happened in 2002.

• fantasy

• realistic

Our next book...

• What would you do if you started sprouting horns and feathers? Charlie Hernández is about to find out and come face to face with the biggest adventure of his life! This fast-paced, mysterious story is full of excitement, humor, and is inspired by iconic Hispanic folklore, myths, and legends that have been passed down for generations.

Open Ended

After reading the book description, what characteristics of the FANTASY GENRE do you know/predict will be in Charlie Hernadez and the League of Shadows?