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16 Cards in this Set
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Magic figures prominently in the story.
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Fantasy
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What types of characters do the stories feature?
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Good vs. Evil
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What do the characters often attain in a fantasy story?
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Special magical gifts
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What do the story lines in a fantasy story explore?
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Ways to discover ones' own potential, magical or otherwise.
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What types of characters are in fantasy stories?
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Mythical creatures such as dragons, unicorns, elves, wizards, common animals.
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What is the story line of a fantasy story based on?
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Myth, legend, or other traditional tales
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How is the settings described?
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Based in another world, often Earth, but out of time
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Pacing of the boks starts slowly as the author sets the scene, and pacing increases later as more adventure elements appear.
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Fantasy
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Fantasy books are frequently part of....
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a series continuing over several books.
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Speculative fiction usually set in the future.
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Science fiction
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Why is setting of a science fiction story crucial?
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It invokes otherness of time, place, or reality.
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What is an important part of a science fiction story?
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Technical and scientific details
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Characters are generally.
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secondary to issues and atmosphere.
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Why do science fiction authors use aliens and other worldly creatures in their writing?
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The emphasize the otherness of their stories.
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Why do authors of science fiction write a series of books?
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Because of the complexity of creating another world.
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How is the pacing for science fiction stories?
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It depends on the focus of the book. If there is more physical action, the pacing is faster; If ideas are emphasized more, the book generally unfolds at a more leisurely pace.
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