Fantasy World Basics
(Elements of a fantasy story)
(Elements of a fantasy story)
What kind of characters might have magical power in a fantasy story? Give TWO examples.
(Any fantasy characters) Wizard, fairy
What do we call the main message or lesson of a story?
Theme
What type of fiction is the story 'The Child With Your Name'?
Fantasy
What does ancient mean?
Very old
Write a sentence using a connective that shows addition.
(Answers may vary) Example: I packed my bag and I brought my lunch.
Why is a dragon considered an invented creature rather than a real animal?
Because dragons do not exist in real life and are made up.
Why does a story usually need a problem?
Because it gives the story purpose and something for the characters to solve.
Is the setting in the story realistic or imaginary?
Imaginary
What does the word enchanted tell us about an object or place in a fantasy story?
It means the object or place has magic or spells on it.
Explain how the connective 'however' changes the meaning of a sentence.
It shows contrast or an opposite idea.
How does an imaginary setting change what can happen in a fantasy story?
It allows magical or impossible events to happen.
What is the conflict?
The struggle or challenge faced by the character
Which part of the story shows that The Child With Your Name is a fantasy?
The imaginary setting / magical ideas / made-up events
(Accept any correct example.)
What does slither describe?
Moving smoothly like a snake
Arrange these adjectives from weakest to strongest meaning: tiny, enormous, small.
Tiny → small → enormous
Explain the difference between made-up events and real-life facts in stories.
Made-up events are invented and imaginary, while real-life facts are true and happen in the real world.
What might happen to a story if the problem is not solved?
The story would feel unfinished or unsatisfying.
Which fantasy element is MOST important in The Child With Your Name: real people, magical ideas, or true facts?
Magical ideas
What is a cauldron usually used for in fantasy stories?
A large pot for making potions or spells
Identify the root word in unhappiness and explain its meaning.
Root word: happy
Meaning: feeling good or joyful
Explain how two fantasy elements work together to show that a story is fantasy.
Example: An imaginary setting allows invented creatures or magical events to exist, showing the story is fantasy.
(Any clear explanation linking two elements is acceptable.)
Explain how the problem, conflict, and solution work together to show the theme of a story.
The problem creates the challenge, the conflict shows the struggle, and the solution shows how it is resolved, helping the reader understand the story’s message or lesson.
How does the imaginary setting in The Child With Your Name help create the theme of the story?
It supports the theme by allowing magical or made-up events to happen, which helps show the story’s message or lesson.
(Accept answers that explain a clear link between the setting and the theme.)
What is the difference in meaning between swirled and tentacles, and why is swirled used to describe movement?
Tentacles are body parts, while swirled describes how something moves in circles or twists. Swirled is used to show motion.
Why is revising an important step before editing or publishing a piece of writing?
Revising helps improve ideas, add details, and make writing clearer before fixing spelling and punctuation.