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Evolution of Fantasy Vocab

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MythsStories used to explain natural occurances, most are about gods and mortals.
LegendsShow heroic men, women, and animals; may have some factual basis.
FairytalesStories used to explain kings, queens, royal court life.
FolktaleStories passed by word of mouth; some teach a lesson, some try to explain nature.
FableA story that teaches a lesson; all fables have a moral, and most have animals.
Tall TalesStories that explain natural occurances and people, always contains extreme exageration.
Modern Fantasyused primarily to entertain and usually does not explain natural occurences
Myth ExamplePandora's Box
Legend ExampleKing Arthur
Fairytale ExampleCinderella, Snow White
Folktale ExampleAladin's Lamp
Fable ExampleTurtle and the Hare
Tall Tale ExamplePaul Bunyun
Modern Fantasy ExampleHarry Potter



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