In some genres, writers are able to use their creativity to transgress the bounds of space and time through exploring familiar themes in unfamiliar settings.
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Unit 4
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Let's warm up
Take about five minutes to make notes in your notebook.
What do you think you know about fantasy fiction?
What questions do you have?
How can you explore this topic?
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What questions do you have?
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How can we explore this topic?
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Motif
A motif is a recurring theme, item or symbol that is typical of the genre.
In pairs talk about what you think the motifs are of the fantasy genre.
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Motifs of the fantasy genre
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Some videos
Write down words and phrases linked to the images you see. Create a word bank of the genre of fantasy.