8th Grade Unit 1 Vocab

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Across
  1. 7. (adj.) in line with accepted ideas or standards; trite
  2. 9. not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
  3. 10. an animal of any type; or, specifically in fantasy, animals that are created or magical in any way.
  4. 11. Set in a magical environment that has its own rules and physical laws, this subgenre's plots and themes have a grand scale and typically center on a single, well-developed hero or a band of heroes,
  5. 13. otherworldly; mysterious; enigmatic: or a character with mystical powers
  6. 14. While similar to low fantasy, magical realism characters accept fantastical elements like levitation and telekinesis as a normal part of their otherwise realistic world,
  7. 16. acting or done without forethought.
  8. 20. lower in rank or position: or a person under the authority or control of another within an organization: or treat or regard as of lesser importance than something else.
  9. 22. Unlike stories in which a protagonist acquires special abilities through scientific means, such as exposure to radiation, these protagonists' powers are supernatural.
  10. 23. A subset of high fantasy, it focuses on sword-wielding heroes, as well as magic or witchcraft.
  11. 26. expressing sorrow or regret, especially when in a slightly humorous way.
  12. 29. Using personified animals and the supernatural, these fantastical stories impart moral lessons.
  13. 30. taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or allegory
  14. 31. conceived or appearing as if conceived by an unrestrained imagination; odd and remarkable; bizarre; grotesque
  15. 32. Intended for children, these fantastical tales are typically set in distant magical worlds (with beginnings like "Once upon a time, in a land far, far away...") where trolls, dragons, witches, and other supernatural characters are an accepted truth.
  16. 34. a member of an imaginary race similar to humans, of small size and with hairy feet, in stories by J. R. R. Tolkien.
  17. 35. a bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract the attention of others: or a bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract the attention of others: or (of a person, animal, or other living organism) grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment.
Down
  1. 1. (adj.) wise; (n.) a very wise person
  2. 2. In folklore or fantasy, a member of a mythical race of short, stocky human-like creatures who are generally skilled in mining and metalworking.
  3. 3. admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it: or surrender or yield (something that one possesses).
  4. 4. stay longer than intended; delay leaving a place.
  5. 5. A detail, image, or character type that occurs frequently in literature and myth and is thought to appeal in a universal way to the unconscious and to evoke a response
  6. 6. an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense.
  7. 8. Combining elements of fantasy and horror, its aim is to unnerve and frighten readers.
  8. 12. take in (information, ideas, or culture) and understand fully: or cause (something) to resemble; liken.
  9. 15. (of something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative) become less intense or widespread.
  10. 17. block (an opening, path, road, etc.); be or get in the way of.
  11. 18. long existence or service.
  12. 19. (with reference to a feeling or other intangible thing) disappear or cause to disappear.
  13. 21. cause to be or become; make: or provide or give (a service, help, etc.).
  14. 24. easily influenced; pliable: or (of a metal or other material) able to be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking or cracking.
  15. 25. Placement of two things (or characters) closely together to emphasize comparisons or contrasts
  16. 27. Set in the real world, low fantasy includes unexpected magical elements that shock characters.
  17. 28. A long narrative poem, written in heightened language, which recounts the deeds of a heroic character who embodies the values of a particular society: or cool, noteworthy
  18. 33. a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.