What are Fairy Tales?

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What are Fairy Tales? 
Stories for children that come from oral
storytelling tradition

• Old stories that tell of mans problems, fears
  and hopes

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Common Elements of a Fairy Tale 

• May contain characters such as fairies, witches,
  elves, pixies, magicians, fairy godparents

• Set in the past

Do NOT need to include fairies.
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• Contains magic or enchantment in characters, plot
  or settings

• clearly defined good characters and evil
  characters.

Usually teach a lesson or demonstrate values
important to the culture.
4

May include objects, people, or events in
threes.
Focus the plot on a problem or conflict that
needs to be solved.
Often have happy endings, based on the
resolution of the conflict or problem.