Modern Fantasy Modern Fantasy is probably the most difficult to write. It must be highly imaginative – yet believable. It is written by known authors,

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Modern Fantasy Modern Fantasy is probably the most difficult to write. It must be highly imaginative – yet believable. It is written by known authors, and this distinguishes it from traditional fantasy. Readers are persuaded to open themselves up to believe that which is contrary to reality – yet has logic and consistency.

Categories of Modern Fantasy Animal fantasy Toys and objects Tiny humans Peculiar characters and situations Imaginary worlds Magical powers Supernatural Tales Time Warp Fantasies High fantasy Modern fairy/folk/literary tales

Fantasy Motifs Magic: Most basic element in fantasy. All 6 are touched by magic. Other worlds: Some are long ago; imaginary places; enter other world through portal Good vs Evil: Gives rise to conflict in the story Heroism: Hero’s quest-enters word of danger, survives trials, protected, hero matures and returns home

Fantasy Motifs Special Character Types: Wicked witches, vampires, hobbits Fantastic Objects : silver slippers; flying broom A story containing all 6 fantasy motifs is either a classic fairy tale or an example of modern high fantasy.

Modern Fantasy/Science Fiction “futuristic fiction” “Difference in science fiction and other modern fantasy is not subject matter but its unique aim to suggest real hypotheses about the future or nature of the universe”. In novels of science fiction, such topics as mind control, genetic engineering, visitors from outer space, and future political and social systems all seem possible. Dystopia is sometimes a focus in “futuristic fiction”. Science fantasy often mixes magical occurrences with scientific facts.

Modern Fantasy/Science Fiction Modern fantasy has appeal for persons with non-literal minds. Children with lively imaginations, are especially open to reading fantasies. Good fantasy actually tells the truth about life and creates emotional impact. Fantasy can be described as a “large worked out metaphor”.