Fantasy Definitions
Define Fantasy.
The fantasy genre is a type of speculative fiction featuring magical, supernatural, or fantastical elements that don't exist in the real world, often set in imaginary realms with unique creatures, mythical beings, and invented rules of physics. It draws heavily from folklore and mythology, focusing on wonder, quests, and the impossible.
Name all four Houses.
Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin.
Name a fantasy element.
Correctly names a fantasy element.
What is the climax of a story
The climax is the peak turning point in a narrative, where tension, drama, and emotional stakes are at their highest. Occurring near the end, it forces the protagonist to confront the main conflict directly. This pivotal moment decides the story's outcome and initiates the falling action toward resolution.
Define genre.
Genre is a French word that was adopted into English near the start of the nineteenth century. It means: ‘a kind’
For us it means ‘category’ and texts in the same categories share many of the same conventions (elements/tropes).
Who is the author of the Harry Potter series?
J. K. Rowling
Name a common Fantasy trope.
Correctly names a common Fantasy trope
What is the hero's journey?
In narratology and comparative mythology, the hero's quest or hero's journey, also known as the monomyth, is the common template of stories that involve a hero who goes on an adventure, is victorious in a decisive crisis, and comes home changed or transformed.
Define high fantasy.
Also known as epic fantasy, is a subgenre of fantasy that is set in an alternative, fictional world, rather than the real or primary world.
What is the name of the prankster ghost?
Peevs
What is a Centaur?
A mythical creature originating from Greek mythology, featuring the head, arms, and torso of a human joined to the body of a horse.
Name one part of the hero's journey.
Correctly names a part of the hero's journey.
Define verisimilitude
Verisimilitude is derived from a Latin word, verisimillis, meaning ‘probable’, yet in English it is: ‘the appearance of being real or true.’ Fantasy stories often have their own rules and laws to give the impression of being verisimilar.
Spell the name of the first novel.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Name one fantasy period.
Premodern, Golden age or Modern Fantasy.
List all parts of the narrative structure, in order (academic names only).
1. Exposition. 2. Rising Action. 3. Climax. 4. Falling Action 5. Denouement.
Define speculative fiction.
Speculative fiction is a broad "super-genre" encompassing fiction that departs from, distorts, or expands upon reality, often asking "what if?”
When was the first and last Harry potter film released?
2001 and 2011.
Name a gift that The Greek hero Perseus received?
A helmet of invisibility, a pair of winged sandals, a sword, a shiny shield or magic pouch.
Define
Denouement is the final part of a narrative structure—following the climax and falling action, where remaining plot lines are untied, mysteries are resolved, and a "new normal" is established for the characters.