Fairy Tale Vocabulary Terms

3. Character that opposes the main character.
5. A person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.
6. The sequence of events where each affects the next one through the principle of cause-and-effect.
11. A light slip-on shoe, especially one used for dancing.
13. The main character in a fictional text.
14. A horse-drawn carriage, especially a closed one.
16. A male member of a royal family other than the king.
18. A risky or daring journey or undertaking.
19. A female member of a royal family other than the Queen
21. A great victory or achievement.
23. Literature in the form of prose, especially short stories and novels, that describes imaginary events and people.

1. A character whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot.
2. A large building, typically of the medieval period, fortified against attack with thick walls, battlements, towers, and in many cases a moat.
4. A woman admired or idealized for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
7. Tale A children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands.
8. A male sovereign who is the ruler of a kingdom.
9. Any person, animal, or figure represented in a literary work.
10. A stick or rod thought to have magic properties, held by a magician, fairy, or conjuror and used in casting spells or performing tricks.
11. The location and time frame in which the action of a narrative takes place.
12. People of royal blood or status.
15. The wife or widow of a king who is a female monarchy.
17. Profoundly immoral and wicked.
20. A formal religious or public occasion, typically one celebrating a particular event or anniversary.
22. A character who possesses a strong moral fiber.