PDF-Common Settings in Science Fiction and Fantasy

Fantasy worlds with quasihistorical settingsThis is epic fantasy territory The underlying assumption of most epic fantasy stories is that the setting is a quasihistorical past with major alterations. Stories with elements that violate . the natural, physical laws . of our known world.. Traditional fantasy. Oral tradition (myths, legends, folk stories, tall tales, etc.). Modern fantasy. Written. Stories where we know the author (literary fairy tales, fantasy novels, fantasy picture books, etc.). Genre Study. Emily Van Wagoner. ENGL 2330/Kilpatrick. . Research Questions. What makes Fantasy work?. Who responds better, children or adults?. What are some common themes we see while reading Fantasy Literature. Learning Goal: . Identify the fantastical elements in a work of fantasy fiction. . Activation and Motivation. Today we are going to play “Two Truths and an Untruth”. . E. ach student will share two statements about himself/herself that are true and one statement that is an untruth. . Vocabulary. Key Vocabulary/Concept. Definition. adages. An old, short saying that is generally accepted to have some truth to it. (. The early bird gets the worm. Better safe than sorry. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Week 1. Day 1. Vocabulary. Fantasy:. fantasy is fiction that contains unrealistic or unworldly elements, such as magic. It includes modern fantasy (which has a known author) and science fiction.. Fiction:. By Jerry M. Mosawan. Outline. Final Fantasy . Final Fantasy II. Final Fantasy III. Final Fantasy IV. Final Fantasy V. Final Fantasy VI. Final Fantasy VII. Final Fantasy VIII. Final Fantasy IX. Final Fantasy X. What is it?. video. defintion. fiction based on imagined future scientific or technological advances and major social or environmental changes, frequently portraying space or time travel and life on other planets.. Chapter 6. Compression. Say as much as possible as briefly as possible. Not that good stories are brief. Nothing is wasted, and each word is chosen for maximum effectiveness (careful selectivity). Every element must do as much as possible (i.e. illustrate character . Mrs. Kinney . Mystery and Suspense. Five Good Reasons to Study Science Fiction. 1. Historical Fiction In historical fantasies and science fiction that involves time travel or alternate dimensions, authors will many times include evidence of deep research about history.  Reading it as part of an exciting story makes for a painless way to learn about major wars or important figures.  One note of caution, though; sometimes it's tough to keep straight what's real and what's fictional! . What is Science Fiction?. Generally, it is defined as “stories that tell about the future by blending scientific data and theory with the author’s creative imagination,” (. The Language of Literature . macmillanlibrary.com | @. MacmillanLib. | @. Macmillan_Lib. ENCHANTÉE | . Gita . Trelease. February . 5, . 2019. 9781250295521. YA . Fiction / Fantasy / Historical. Ages 12 . to 18. WICKED SAINTS. Crown and Griffin Books Fiction Genre Sales Report Summary This month, Crown and Griffin sold $14,110 in fiction books alone – just over half of our total revenue. We sell five genres of books: classics, mystery, romance, sci-fi and fantasy, and young adult. th . Grade. George Washington, Spymaster . (Allen) – Biography. Seer of Shadows . (. Avi. ) – Ghosts/fiction/NYC/Swindlers. Chasing . Vermeer . (. Balliett. ) – . Mystery/Fiction. The . Penderwicks. Do you like to Read? Do you like to compete? . If you answered yes to these questions than you might be interested in Name That Book. . Name that book is a competitive program where quotes are read and you must identify the book it is from. .