What is a Fairy Tale?
Character Archetypes
Magical Elements
Moral Lessons
Fairy Tale Structure
100

Examples might be magical worlds, faraway lands, castles, and enchanted forests 

What is the setting of a fairytale?

100

In this story type, the main character goes on an adventure and comes home a changed person.

What is the hero's journey?

100

"Eye of newt, tongue of cat, I will turn you into a bat."

What is a spell?

100

The belief that you should never tell a lie, often seen in fairy tales.

What is "honesty is the best policy."

100

Most fairy tales begin with these three words.

What is "Once upon a time?"

200

This common fairytale theme involves a hero who must defeat a villain.

What is "good vs. evil?"

200

This character type is always up to something wicked, bad, or evil

What is a villain?

200

Looking into this round object may tell you your future.

What is a crystal ball?

200

Examples include giving your coat to someone who is cold or rescuing an animal.

What is an act of kindness?

200

This diagram is often used to outline the plot of a story.

What is "plot mountain" or "plot triangle?"

300

When a character changes, either due to the challenges faced or maybe an evil spell.

What is transformation?

300

Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty are all examples of this fairytale plot.

What is "damsel in distress" (or, "a young woman in trouble")

300

This powerful tool is used by witches, wizards, and magicians to make things appear or disappear.

What is a magic wand?

300

This word is the title of a Disney move and describes Princess Merida.

What is "Brave?"

300
The part of the story where we meet the characters and learn the setting.

What is the beginning or exposition?

400
What the prince felt about Snow White, or how you might feel about Jolly Ranchers?

What is love?

400

Shrek, Mulan, and Spiderman are examples of this type of character.

What is a hero?

400

This rug works like an airplane.

What is a magic carpet?

400

You see this lesson when the villain tries many times to defeat the hero, but ultimately loses.

What is "evil never wins?"

Or, what is "good will win out?"

400

This is when the hero faces and overcomes their greatest challenge; the turning point.

What is the climax?

500

When a hero has to give away something that's really important to them, including things, friends, and/or family.

What is sacrifice?

500
Another word for a teacher or guide such as Yoda, Gandalf, or your guidance counselor.

What is a mentor?

500

This winged, scaley creature breathes fire and flies.

What is a dragon?

500

"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" is an example of what moral lesson, above?

What is "honesty is the best policy?"

500

Most fairy tales end with these 5 words.

"They lived happily ever after."