Fantasy
definition Fantasy: a genre of imaginative fiction, usually involving magic and adventure
Characteristics of fantasy Magic Adventure Battles between good and evil Often take place in medieval times/settings Imaginative creatures and characters Witches, monsters, magicians, talking animals, etc. Other world settings (do not actually exist) Must contain at least one event, character, setting, etc. that could NEVER exist
Characteristics of Fantasy Fairy tales are considered modern fantasy Myths and legends are the oldest form of fantasy Often geared toward children Children grow up believing fantasy stories are true - vivid imagination
Examples of fantasy Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkein Twilight saga by Stephanie Meyers Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis Eragon series by Christopher Paolini A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’Engle