Fantasy Note Sheet Quiz

Fantasy Note Sheet Quiz

1. Fantasy Subgenres

   • Traditional Literature
   • High Fantasy
   • Low Fantasy
   • Animal Fantasy
   • Science Fiction
   • Dystopian

2. Archetypes

   • Archetypes are characters or plots that are common in literature, and some say in life.
   • Hero
     • The main character, mainly good, who must go against evil, usually by him or herself.
     • Harry Potter Frodo Bagins Princess Anna Katniss Everdeen
   • Villian
     • This character is often evil and must be confronted and stopped by the hero.
     • The Evil Queen The Wicked Stepmother Tyrannical King The Dark Lord
   • False Hero
     • Someone who takes credit for the hero's work and so temporarily prevents the hero from getting his or her just reward.
     • Rumplestiltskin Draco Malfoy Prince Hans
   • Mother
     • This character can be a mother, but can also aunt, grandfather, or any caregiver in a parental role. They often deal directly with the hero.
     • Mrs. Weasley Cinderella’s Stepmother
   • Dispatcher
     • sends the hero off on a mission.
     • Merlin, Hansel and Gretel's parents
   • Donor
     • The Donor prepares the hero; gives the hero some magical object.
     • Fairy Godmother Obi Wan Kenobi Ollivander
   • Mentor
     • This character is often a teacher and a protector for the hero. He or she is usually very wise.
     • Dumbledore Obi-Wan Kenobi Alfred
   • Princess/ Prize
     • This character may take two forms. One form is she may be an object sought out by the Hero. Second, she may be the reward and the hero gains her hand in marriage after completing missions or a quest.
     • Rapunzel Aurora Belle Snow White Jasmine
   • Faithful Friend
     • He or she might help the hero on his or her quest, or even be the reason the hero is going on the quest. He or she is good and true to the character.
     • Hermione, Samwise, R2D2, Pascal, Donkey from Shrek
   • Doppleganger
     • Often the doppelganger is the evil side or version of the hero. But, it could also be a look alike, a twin, a shadow self, or past or future version of the hero.
     • Leia Bizarro

3. Elements of Setting

   • Imagined Worlds
   • Time Travel
   • Elements of Magic in OUR World
   • Fantasy Time
   • Character Influences: What Elements could affect the story/characters?
     • Location
     • Time of Year / Day
     • Mood / Atmosphere
     • Elapsed Time
     • Climate
     • Geography
     • Population
     • Ancestral Influences
     • Eras of Historical Importance

4. Author's Craft

   • Plot
     • Plot is almost always a natural serial sequence (beginning, middle, and end). It is simple, predictable, and often patterned on:
       • Conflicts are usually resolved with great deeds or acts of human kindness related to good and bad/evil.
       • QUEST: The hero’s journey of separation, quest, and reconciliation/salvation
       • The plot can start right out with fast moving action that grabs the listener’s interest and keeps it.
       • Varied, but usually surprising twists or developments
       • Involving situations not possible in our realistic world.
       • Full of action and follows specific and simple patterns.
       • Theme=life lessons and morals
   • Style
     • Use of magic or powers that have no scientific bases.
     • Use of mental powers or technologies that are not possible or not yet discovered
   • POV
     • Could be any. Often third person narrative.
   • Tone
     • Feels that in a magical world, the story is plausible.
     • Despite the use of magic the struggle/conflict of the characters seems real and that failure is not an option.
   • Theme
     • Good versus bad or evil.
     • Uses magic or other ideas to achieve the extremely impossible.
   • Mythical Symbols
     • (an object that possesses supernatural powers which usually protects the bearer or holder)
     • Rings, Bracelets, Necklaces, Medallions, Books, Scrolls, Stones, Swords, Shields, Cloaks, Armor, Gems, Crystals, Wands