Exam 7: Fantasy and Speculative Fiction : Imaginary Worlds and Worlds That Might yet Be

According to Gates, Steffel, and Molson, the essential characteristic of fantasy literature is to create worlds that make truths visible and deeper realities invisible.

An epic fantasy is the same as a folktale.

Which of the following is true regarding a fantasy connected world?

The Harry Potter series consists of a hidden world.

The lines between traditional genres are distinct.

What is the name of Joseph Campbell's theory that purports that every human being lives out a series of events?

What is a mashup?

J.R.R. Tolkien said that a fantasy world that suspends disbelief needs to be consistent.

Imaginary worlds created by authors of fantasy and speculative fiction are of benefit to young adults.

Some speculative novels such as The House of the Scorpion address contemporary issues and ethics.

The popularity of fantasy and science fiction films demonstrates that this genre continues to be of interest.

Alien life forms and other planets have been a recurring theme for more than a hundred years.

A fantastic but consistent and fully realized world is a characteristic of __________.

Heinlein states that science fiction is a type of __________.

What is the relationship between "muggle" families that have specially gifted children like Harry Potter and other worlds?

Science fiction often includes which of the following?

What is another name for a literary form that imagines a future world made even worse than the present one?

Fantasy literature includes which of the following?

Which of the following are the creations that serve as bookends in an era of fantasy literature, both on paper and screen?

Because Brian Jacques' Redwall series contains talking animals, it is considered appropriate for young children, not young adults.