Exploring the Fantasy Genre in Literature

What is a genre?

• A type of music

• A type of book

• A category

• A type of building set

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Which of the following is an example of a fiction genre?

• City

• Castle

• Fantasy

• Space

What makes fantasy different from other kinds of fiction?

• It is always about animals

• It is always set in the future

• It contains unreal things that could never be real in our world

• It contains real-life events

What is a common element in fantasy books?

• Magical or unreal elements

• Scientific explanations

• Historical events

• Realistic settings

What is the difference between modern and traditional fantasy?

• Traditional fantasy is always set in the past

• Modern fantasy has a known author, traditional does not

• Modern fantasy is always set in the future

• Traditional fantasy is always about animals

What is high fantasy?

• Fantasy set in the real world

• Fantasy with minimal magical elements

• Fantasy set in entirely imaginary worlds

• Fantasy with no magical elements

What is low fantasy?

• Fantasy that is always about animals

• Fantasy that changes a few normal things into magical things

• Fantasy with no magical elements

• Fantasy set in entirely imaginary worlds

How do fantasy stories often connect to real-world experiences?

• By exploring issues and troubles similar to those in real life

• By focusing only on magical creatures

• By avoiding any real-life connections

• By using real historical events

What can fantasy help us understand?

• Mathematical concepts

• Real-life challenges

• Historical events

• Scientific theories

What might a protagonist fighting a dragon symbolize?

• A historical battle

• A scientific discovery

• Overcoming a personal fear or challenge

• Learning a new language

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