Glossary Words for Fairy Tales

Word: Plot Definition 1: Plot is a literary term defined as the events that make up a story, particularly as they relate to one another in a pattern, in a sequence, through cause and effect, how the reader views the story, or simply by coincidence. (Source: Wikipedia) Definition 2: Also called storyline. the plan, scheme, or main story of a literary or dramatic work, as a play, novel, or short story. (Source: Dictionary.com) Your Definition: X

Word: Character Your Definition: Definition 1: A person who takes a part in a story, play movie etc. (Source: The free dictionary) Definition 2: A character (or fictional character) is a person in a narrative work of arts (such as a novel, play, television series or film). (Source: Wikipedia) Your Definition: X

Word: Setting Your Definition. Definition 1: The place and time at which a play, novel, or film is represented as happening. (Source: The free dictionary) Definition 2: location in which a story takes place, and helps initiate the main backdrop and mood for a story. (Source: Wikipedia) Your Definition. X

Definition 1: a circumstance that complicates something; a difficulty. Word: Complication Definition 1: a circumstance that complicates something; a difficulty. (Source: Wikipedia) Definition 2: a situation, event, or condition that complicates or frustrates (Source: Freedictionary.com) . My Own Definition: x

Definition 1: A course of action determined or decided on. Word: Resolution Definition 1: A course of action determined or decided on. (Source: thefreedictionary.com) Definition 2: The part of a literary work in which the complications of the plot are resolved or simplified. . My Own Definition: x

Word: Hero Definition 1: " A hero refers to characters who, in the face of danger or from a position of weakness, displays courage. (Source: wikipedia) Definition 2: A man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. (Source: Dictionary.com) . My Own Definition: x

Definition 2: A wicked or evil person in a play, movie, book etc. Word: Villain Definition 1: A villain (also known in film and literature as the "baddie", "bad guy") is an evil character in a story (Source: Wikipedia) Definition 2: A wicked or evil person in a play, movie, book etc. (Source: thefreedictionary.com) My Own Definition: x

Word: Quest Definition 1: A long adventure on a search to find something (Source: The free dictionary) Definition 2: The act or an instance of seeking or pursuing something; a search. (Source: thefreedictionary.com) My Definition: X

Word: Damsel My Definition: Definition 2: (Source: Wikipedia) Definition: A young, rich unmarried woman, that men always fall for. She always finds herself in danger and hero trying to save her. (Source: Wikipedia) Definition 2: A young woman who is not married. Damsel was originally a word reserved for noblewomen — the rich and fabulous. (Source: Vocabulary.com) My Definition: X

Definition: A perfect or typical specimen Word: Archetype Definition: A perfect or typical specimen (Source: Dictionary.com) Definition 2: something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies (Source: Vocabulary.com) My Definition: X

Definition 2: A stereotype is used to categorize a group of people. Word: Stereotype Definition 1: A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing: "sexual and racial stereotypes". (Source: Wikipedia) Definition 2: A stereotype is used to categorize a group of people. (Source: urbandictionary.com) My Own Definition: x

Word: Theme My Definition: Definition 1: The subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic. (Source: dictionary.com) Definition 2: an idea or topic expanded in a writing piece or discussion etc. (Source: thefreedictionary.com) My Definition: X

Definition 1: A thing that represents or stands for something. Word: Symbol Definition 1: A thing that represents or stands for something. (Source: Wikipedia) Definition 2: something used for or regarded as representing something else; a material object representing something, often something immaterial; emblem, token, or sign. (Source: dictionary.com) My Definition: X

Word: Fantasy Definition 1: The faculty or activity of imagining things that are impossible or improbable. (Source: Wikipedia) Definition 2: imagination, especially when extravagant and unrestrained. (Source: dictionary.com) My Definition: X

Word: illustration Definition 1: A picture illustrating a book, newspaper, etc. (Source: The free dictionary) Definition 2: pictorial matter used to explain or decorate a text. (Source: dictionary.com) Your Definition: -

Word: Animation Definition 2: Your Definition: - Definition 1: The state of being alive. (Source: Wikipedia) Definition 2: the making of animated cartoons (Source: thefreedictionary) Your Definition: -