Fantasy Genre

True or False: Although not true, fantasy stories usually convey truths about society or the human condition

• True

• False

Which of the following are examples of fantasy stories?

• The Hobbit

• Alice in Wonderland

• The Wizard of Oz

• Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Abigail, Anika, and Sophia are discussing their favorite books. Abigail loves books that are based on 'fantasy'. Can you help them understand what 'fantasy' means?

• Real events

• Imaginary or unreal events

• Historical events

• Mysterious events

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Rohan, Zoe, and Elijah are discussing books. Rohan says that fantasy is different from other kinds of fiction. What reason does he give?

• Fantasy is set in a completely made-up universe.

• Fantasy is always about wizards and dragons.

• Fantasy is written by unknown authors.

• Fantasy is based on real events.

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Zoe is reading a book and she is confused about the difference between fiction and fantasy. Can you help her understand?

• Fiction is based on real events that happened in Henry's life, while fantasy is imaginary stories like Grace's dreams.

• Fiction is about animals on Henry's farm, while fantasy is about magical creatures in Grace's storybook.

• Fiction is written by known authors like the ones Zoe reads, while fantasy is not.

• Fiction is set in the real world like Zoe's school, while fantasy contains unreal elements like Grace's fairy tales.

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In the fantasy play of Maya, Abigail, and Ava, what are some examples of unreal things they might include?

• Magical fairies and one-eyed ogres

• Real animals and historical events

• Everyday life and ordinary people

• Science and technology

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Harper, Scarlett, and Daniel are discussing a book they recently read. They are trying to categorize it. According to them, the book is a modern or contemporary fantasy. What does that mean?

• The book includes myths and legends

• The book has unreal story elements and is written by a known author

• The book is set in the real world

• The book is not based on imagination

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Abigail, Elijah, and James are in a library. Abigail picks up a book and asks, 'What are high fantasy books?'

• Books like the one James is reading, set in the real world with a few magical elements.

• Books like the one Elijah is reading, set in entirely different, imaginary worlds.

• Books like the one Abigail is holding, that are based on real events.

• Books like the one on the shelf, that have no make-believe in them.

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Arjun, Henry, and David are discussing their favorite books. Arjun likes books that maintain most aspects of the real world but incorporate a few magical elements. What type of books is he referring to?

• High Fantasy

• Scientific Fantasy

• Low Fantasy

• Realistic Fantasy

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Noah, Harper, and Nora are reading a young adult fantasy book. Where is the book likely to be set?

• In their school

• In a completely made-up universe

• In magical places connected to their city

• In historical settings

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