Introduction to Fantasy Literature

Fantasy is a genre of literature, film, and art that involves magical or supernatural elements that are not rooted in reality. It often includes mythical creatures, magical powers, and imaginary worlds.

<p>Good vs. Evil</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, J.K. Rowling, George R.R. Martin</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A fable is a short story, typically featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson or a practical truth. Fables are often used to teach children important values and ethics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Anthropomorphism, Brevity, Moral Lesson</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The fable 'The Tortoise and the Hare' teaches that slow and steady wins the race.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The fable 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' warns against lying, as it can lead to a loss of trust.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The fable 'The Fox and the Grapes' illustrates the concept of sour grapes, where one dismisses what they cannot have.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aesop is an ancient Greek storyteller credited with many of the most famous fables.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jean de La Fontaine is a French poet known for his fables that often included social and political commentary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Imagery, Sound Devices, Form and Structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lyric Poetry, Narrative Poetry, Dramatic Poetry</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A simile is a comparison using 'like' or 'as'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Personification is giving human qualities to non-human entities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Symbolism is using symbols to represent ideas or concepts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>William Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Love, Nature, Identity, Mortality, Human Experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Informational texts are written works that provide factual information about a specific topic. They aim to inform, educate, or explain rather than entertain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Objective Tone, Structure, Visual Aids</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Textbooks, articles, reports, manuals, and encyclopedias.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Explanatory texts are a type of informational text that specifically aims to explain a process, concept, or idea in detail. They provide clarity and understanding about how something works or why something happens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clear and Detailed, Sequential Structure, Use of Transitional Words</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>How-to guides, scientific explanations, and articles that clarify concepts or processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Informational texts aim to inform or educate about a topic, while explanatory texts aim to explain a process, concept, or idea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A biography is a written account of a person's life, detailing their experiences, achievements, and contributions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Factual Information, Narrative Style, Research-Based</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Autobiography, Memoir, Collective Biography</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main goal of a biography is to inform readers about the life and contributions of an individual. Biographies can inspire, educate, and provide insights into the human experience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Walter Isaacson, David McCullough, Robert Caro</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Parts of speech are the categories into which words are classified based on their function in a sentence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Preposition, Conjunction, Interjection</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, often indicating manner, time, place, or degree.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or surprise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The past simple tense is used to describe actions or events that were completed in the past.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adding -ed to the base form of the verb</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Completed Actions, Series of Completed Actions, Duration in the Past</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To form the negative in the past simple, use 'did not' (or 'didn't') followed by the base form of the verb.</p> Signup and view all the answers