How to Distinguish Between Fantasy, Fairy Tales, and Realistic Fiction

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This engaging video introduces students to the concept of literary genres through a virtual visit to a bookstore. The host, Caroline, explains that genres are categories of stories with their own specific styles and rules. The video focuses on differentiating between three specific genres: Realistic Fiction, Fairy Tales, and Fantasy. Through clear definitions and illustrative examples, viewers learn how the same object—a golden key—functions differently within the narrative structure of each genre.