Character Archetypes
Central to the story, often starts as an ordinary individual.
"Once upon a time in a faraway land."
Setting
A princess is accompanied by 7 "friends."
Snow White
Compares two different things using the words "like" or "as."
Simile
An original fairy tale is told with different developments in the plot.
Retelling
Adds complexity and depth to the story.
The Shapeshifter.
Often stereotypical and "flat."
Characters
A little man tries to collect his "prize."
Rumplestiltskin
Two or more neighboring words or syllables repeat the same initial consonant sound.
Alliteration
As children grow up, they lose their imagination and creativity.
Romantic Perspective
Travels alongside the Hero on their journey.
The Ally
Often magical in nature.
The Tortoise and the Hare
Describes an object/person by stating that it is actually something else.
Metaphor
This is done through highlighting, circling, underlining, etc.
Annotating
Acts as a gatekeeper.
The Guardian
The general purpose of the story.
The Moral/Lessom
A mother is hungry for rampion.
Rapunzel
Gives human traits to non-human objects/animals.
Personification
A type of fairy tale where the same story is told, but through a different character's perspective.
Fractured Fairy Tale
Challenges the status quo using humour.
The Trickster
And they lived...
Happily Ever After
A girl falls into a tunnel leading to a new world.
Alice in Wonderland
An exaggeration.
Hyperbole
A recurring element that supports the theme.
Motif