Teach students to identify and analyze the conventions of the fantasy genre, and how authors use those conventions to create unique stories and worlds. This skill is important for understanding literature and developing critical thinking skills.
Fantasy Literature is a genre that is imagined through supernatural, magical, or other imaginary worlds. In the fantasy world, the readers encounter different kinds of creatures, dragons, unicorns, or mystical beasts that are important elements of the genre. Authors create their imaginary worlds, which might have magical features, characters, or supernatural elements. The novels get the reader invested in these new realms, taking them along for the ride.
What are the main elements of the Fantasy genre? *Supernatural, Imaginary worlds, Magical features
Romance, Adventure, Horror, Drama, Mystery, Comic relief
Fantasy tends to be set either in totally imaginary worlds or in worlds similar to our own time period, but with the inclusion of some fantastical or magical elements. Literature from this genre generally includes compelling plotlines, well-developed characters, and well thought out themes. It often is written in series or trilogies, with the novels containing cliffhangers that intrigue the audience, committing them to the whole story.
What characterizes the plotline of the Fantasy genre? *Compelling, Boring, Simplistic
Cliché, Bleak, Uninteresting, Funny, Confusing, Childish
One convention that is seen in many fantasy novels is the presence of a chosen one or a savior of the realm. Another common trope is the struggle between good and evil, and the chosen character must fight to save the world or defeat opposing darkness. The use of a quest is also a popular device, with the protagonist or sidekick's journey, usually centered around one significant mission or event.
What is a trope of the Fantasy genre? *Struggle between good and evil
Love triangles, High school drama, Legal battles, Courtroom dramas
In conclusion, Fantasy literature enables readers to escape to another world, a place where their imaginations can run wild. The genre specifications of Fantasy novels are key parts of the author's writing style, aiming to create a unique world and inviting you to step inside. Whether it's a playful adventure or an epic battle between good and evil, these stories amaze and captivate, enduring the test of time.
What does Fantasy literature enable readers to do? *Escape to another world
Learn about history, Explore nature