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- 7. (adj.) in line with accepted ideas or standards; trite
- 9. not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
- 10. an animal of any type; or, specifically in fantasy, animals that are created or magical in any way.
- 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,
- 13. otherworldly; mysterious; enigmatic: or a character with mystical powers
- 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,
- 16. acting or done without forethought.
- 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.
- 22. Unlike stories in which a protagonist acquires special abilities through scientific means, such as exposure to radiation, these protagonists' powers are supernatural.
- 23. A subset of high fantasy, it focuses on sword-wielding heroes, as well as magic or witchcraft.
- 26. expressing sorrow or regret, especially when in a slightly humorous way.
- 29. Using personified animals and the supernatural, these fantastical stories impart moral lessons.
- 30. taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or allegory
- 31. conceived or appearing as if conceived by an unrestrained imagination; odd and remarkable; bizarre; grotesque
- 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.
- 34. a member of an imaginary race similar to humans, of small size and with hairy feet, in stories by J. R. R. Tolkien.
- 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.
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- 1. (adj.) wise; (n.) a very wise person
- 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. admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it: or surrender or yield (something that one possesses).
- 4. stay longer than intended; delay leaving a place.
- 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. an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense.
- 8. Combining elements of fantasy and horror, its aim is to unnerve and frighten readers.
- 12. take in (information, ideas, or culture) and understand fully: or cause (something) to resemble; liken.
- 15. (of something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative) become less intense or widespread.
- 17. block (an opening, path, road, etc.); be or get in the way of.
- 18. long existence or service.
- 19. (with reference to a feeling or other intangible thing) disappear or cause to disappear.
- 21. cause to be or become; make: or provide or give (a service, help, etc.).
- 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.
- 25. Placement of two things (or characters) closely together to emphasize comparisons or contrasts
- 27. Set in the real world, low fantasy includes unexpected magical elements that shock characters.
- 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
- 33. a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.