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Fairy-Tale vs. Fantasy

Defining the Genres

Use the worksheet handed out to come up with

a definition for the genres of fairy-tale and fantasy.

Hint: Think about what the expectations of each genre are.

Fairy Tale

Fantasy

Similarities of Elements

Magic Wand

Basic Plot

Why Is This Important?

Other Sources

Superficial Attributes

Magic Wand

Hero leaves home, meets helper, performs a task, and returns having gained some form of wealth

Basic Plot

Imaginative literature, often set in strange places with unusual characters and the use of magic.

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/american-english/fantasy

Literary genre that is an imaginative or fanciful work, esp. one dealing with supernatural or unnatural events or characters.

http://www.meridianschools.org/Eagle/Teachers/FirstGrade/tatesheryl/AssignmentsInformation/Literary-Genres.pdf

Traditional story written for children that usually involves imaginary creatures and magic.

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/american-english/fairy-tale

Literary genre that is a story, usually for children, about elves, hobgoblins, dragons, fairies, or other magical creatures.

http://www.meridianschools.org/Eagle/Teachers/FirstGrade/tatesheryl/AssignmentsInformation/Literary-Genres.pdf

  • These genres overlap and can be used interchangeably which can cause confusion

By Alanna Zawlocki

  • Defining these two genres is impossible and not always necessary

Nikolajeva, Maria. "Fairy Tale and Fantasy: From Archaic to Postmodern." Marvels and Tales. (2003): 138-156. Web. 11 Apr. 2013. <Nikolajeva, Maria.

  • Some people argue that fantasy grow out of fairytale
  • In writing, it is not always necessary to have to define the genre that you are creating and that it is okay to use elements from many genres
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