1. Fairy Tales

2. Elements of a Fairy Tale
A fairy tale has a beginning phrase such as “Once upon a time” or “Once there was” that indicates the distant past in a faraway or imaginary land.
Once Upon A Time

3. Elements of a Fairy Tale
It has imaginary characters, such as dragons, fairies, witches, giants, and elves.

4. Elements of a Fairy Tale
Royal characters, such as kings, queens, princes, and princesses appear in a fairy tale.

5. Elements of a Fairy Tale
Things appear or happen in threes, such as the three sisters in “Cinderella”.

6. Elements of a Fairy Tale
A difficult problem, often appearing impossible to unravel, is solved by the end of the story.

7. Elements of a Fairy Tale
The granting of wishes often occurs in a fairy tale.

8. Elements of a Fairy Tale
A fairy tale sometimes has characters with magical powers.

9. Elements of a Fairy Tale
A fairy tale has a happy ending in which good wins over evil.

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