2. Characteristics of Fairy Tales By Sonya Newton Characteristics of Fairy Tales By Sonya Newton

3. Definition of Fairy Tales Fairy tale means “fanciful tale”. It is story that has been passed down from generation to generation. Usually it is passed down orally. These stories are meant for children. Fairy tale means “fanciful tale”. It is story that has been passed down from generation to generation. Usually it is passed down orally. These stories are meant for children.

4. Definition of Fairy Tales Fairy tales exist in all different cultures. A legendary deed takes place in which an act is performed by a hero. Contemporary fairy tales are moral or ethical stories. Lessons are taught and learned. Fairy tales exist in all different cultures. A legendary deed takes place in which an act is performed by a hero. Contemporary fairy tales are moral or ethical stories. Lessons are taught and learned.

5. Usually fairy tales have imaginary animals or people. For example dragons, elves, gnomes, trolls, giants, and witches. The characters are fanciful creatures who are involved in extraordinary adventures. Characteristics of Fairy Tales: Characters

6. The setting of a fairy tale is identified as an undefined time and place. It typically takes place in an “unknown” environment that does not necessarily exist. Characteristics of Fairy Tales: Setting

7. It is a magical story that cannot be real. Typically magic is involved throughout the story whether it is a magic beanstalk or a frog that turns into a prince. Therefore, a transformation takes place throughout the story. Characteristics of Fairy Tales: Key Traits

8. Famous Examples of Fairy Tales... Jack and the Beanstalk Aladdin Cinderella Little Red Riding Hood 3 Little Pigs Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Goldilocks Rumplestiltskin Beauty and the Beast Jack and the Beanstalk Aladdin Cinderella Little Red Riding Hood 3 Little Pigs Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Goldilocks Rumplestiltskin Beauty and the Beast

9. Now test your knowledge of fairy tales...

10. Fairy Tale Quiz Fairy tale means... “fanciful stories” “favorite stories” “fake stories” “flavorful stories”

11. Fairy Tale Quiz The following is an example of a character in a fairy tale... witches dragons giants all of the above

12. Fairy Tale Quiz _______________ is/are involved in almost all fairy tales. children lessonsmagic castles

13. Fairy Tale Quiz Fairy tale settings are identified as... undefined time and place present time and place past time and place a real time and place

14. Fairy Tale Quiz One characteristic that makes the beast in the story “Beauty and the Beast” a fairy tale character is... he is in love with a girl he is a herohe is mean his transformation

15. Fairy Tale Quiz One character that makes the story “Jack and the Beanstalk” a fairy tale is... chicken Jackthe giant Jack’s mother

16. Fairy Tale Quiz Which is not an example of a fairy tale story is... “Little Red Riding Hood” “Humpty Dumpty” “Cinderella” “Rumplestiltskin”

17. Fairy Tale Quiz Fairy tales were originally meant for... children children and adults adults animals

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19. ...And they lived happily ever after. The End!