Fairytale Basics
What is comment on society (or criticize society)?
Fairytales do more than entertain children - they also do this to society.
What is satire?
This technique uses humor or exaggeration to make fun of problems in society.
What is a fairy tale that shows hard work?
"The Three Little Pigs" teaches that this type of work leads to success.
Who is often seen as is passive (or helpless)?
In traditional fairytales, princesses usually play this type of role and need to be saved.
What is "The Emperor's New Clothes"?
This Hans Christian Andersen story makes fun of people who pretend to understand things they don't.
What is making inferences?
This means figuring out what the author really thinks by reading between the lines.
What is foreshadowing?
This technique gives hints about what will happen later in the story.
What story is about appearance (or how things look)?
In "The Emperor's New Clothes," the author criticizes people for caring too much about this instead of truth.
Who is fighting to hide her curse (or take care of herself)?
In "Shrek," Princess Fiona is different because she can do this for herself.
What is "The Tortoise and the Hare"?
This story about a race teaches that steady work beats natural talent without effort.
What is an fairytale about moving up in social class (or social mobility)?
In "Cinderella," the poor girl marries a prince, showing the author believes in this possibility for people
What is irony?
When something unexpected happens, like a slow tortoise beating a fast rabbit, this is called this.
What story is about economic inequality (or rich vs. poor)?
"Jack and the Beanstalk" suggests it's okay to break rules when fighting this type of unfairness.
Who are children that have to become independent (or self-reliant)?
In "Hansel and Gretel," when parents can't help, children must learn to be this.
What is "Jack and the Beanstalk"?
This story shows a poor boy taking from a rich giant to help his family.
What is justice (or consequences) shown through?
Fairytales reveal authors' opinions about these five main topics: social class, gender roles, power, moral values, and this
What is foreshadowing?
In "Little Red Riding Hood," the mother's warning about strangers is an example of this technique.
What modern fairytale shows how society sees gender and beauty roles?
"Shrek" challenges traditional ideas about beauty and these expectations for men and women.
Who should be aware about strangers (or dangerous people)?
The wolf in "Little Red Riding Hood" represents these types of people that children should avoid.
What is "Shrek"?
This modern movie fairytale makes fun of traditional princess stories.
What are complex social messages?
Even stories that seem simple actually carry these types of deeper messages.
What is symbolism?
Objects in stories that represent bigger ideas, like magic beans representing opportunity, use this technique.
What do children show/do in fairytales?
Many fairytales warn that the world can be dangerous, especially for these people who need protection.
Who help each other despite the class differences and show us rich vs. poor?
In "Rumpelstiltskin," the king, miller, and girl show how these social differences create problems.
What are "Sleeping Beauty" and "Maleficent"?
These two versions of a sleeping princess story show how ideas about women's roles have changed over time.