Literature - Fairy Tales

Here you will learn some English words related to fairy tales such as "folklore", "enchanted", and "charm".

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fairy tale [noun]

a type of folktale that typically features mythical creatures, magical events, and enchanted settings, often with a moral lesson or a happy ending

Ex: Fairy tales often feature mythical creatures such as fairies , witches , dragons , and talking animals .

folklore [noun]

the traditional beliefs, customs, stories, and legends of a particular community, usually passed down through generations by word of mouth

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magic [noun]

the use of supernatural or mystical powers to achieve something beyond the capabilities of ordinary human beings

enchantment [noun]

a magical spell or charm that has the power to influence or control through supernatural means

Ex: He broke the enchantment by speaking the secret word .

happy ending [noun]

a conclusion or outcome that brings a sense of happiness, satisfaction, or resolution to a story or situation

Ex: After a long , challenging journey , the hero ’s story had a happy ending .

epic [noun]

a long movie full of adventure that could be about a historical event

Ex: She was captivated by the epic 's vivid descriptions of battles and conquests , feeling as though she were part of the action .

once upon a time [phrase]

at a time in the past, often used to introduce a fairy tale or fictional story

Ex: Once upon a time , people traveled on horseback instead of cars .

charm [noun]

a set of words, gestures, or ingredients believed to hold magical power and used to produce a desired effect

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spell [noun]

a set of words believed to have magical power

Ex: He muttered a spell under his breath .

elixir [noun]

a magical or medicinal potion that is believed to cure all illnesses or prolong life indefinitely

curse [noun]

a magical spell or wish intended to bring misfortune or harm

Ex: They performed rituals to remove the curse from the village .

enchanted [adjective]

under a magical influence or spell

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enchanted forest [noun]

a forest or woods that has a magical or otherworldly quality to it, often containing mythical creatures or supernatural elements

magical [adjective]

related to or practicing magic

Ex: The children watched in awe as the fairy tale unfolded with magical creatures .

mythical [adjective]

relating or based on myths or legendary stories

Ex: In Greek mythology , the mythical figure of Medusa was known for her hair made of snakes and ability to turn people into stone .

quest [noun]

a journey or mission undertaken by a protagonist in a work of literature to achieve a goal that is often of great importance and requires significant effort and sacrifice to attain

sorcerer [noun]

a fictional man who has magic powers

Ex: People feared the sorcerer ’s dark magic and avoided his castle .

sorceress [noun]

a fictional woman who has magic powers

Ex: In the story , the sorceress lived in a hidden cave deep within the forest .

witch [noun]

a person, typically a woman, who is believed to practice magic and cast spells

wizard [noun]

a fictional character who possesses magical powers or abilities and often acts as a mentor or guide to other characters in a story

fairy godmother [noun]

a character from folklore and fairy tales who possesses magical abilities and helps a protagonist, usually a young person, in their time of need

damsel in distress [noun]

a trope in which a female character is placed in a perilous situation from which she cannot escape without the help of a male character

Prince Charming [noun]

a young attractive man who is considered to be the perfect boyfriend or husband

Ex: Many girls grew up hoping to meet their own Prince Charming someday .

Literature
Book Formats	Book Contents	Book Production	Bookbinding
Book Distribution	Book Lengths	Reading Books	Fiction Genres
Speculative Fiction	Nonfiction Genres	Stylistic Device	Narratology
Characterization	Fairy Tales	Mythological Creatures	Mythological Characters
Mythological Places and Objects	Poetry Elements	Poetry Genres