Definitions and Examples of fiction, fantasy, myth
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Literature in the form of prose, especially short stories and novels, that describes imaginary events and people.
Example
She loves reading fiction books, especially romance novels.
fantasy
The faculty or activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or improbable.
Example
As a child, she had a vivid fantasy life and often pretended to be a princess.
A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.
Example
The ancient Greeks had many myths about their gods and goddesses.
Key Differences: fiction vs fantasy vs myth
- 1Fiction is a literary genre that describes imaginary events and people.
- 2Fantasy refers to the activity of imagining things that are impossible or improbable.
- 3Myth is a traditional story that explains natural or social phenomena and often involves supernatural beings or events.
Effective Usage of fiction, fantasy, myth
- 1Reading: Use fiction to enjoy stories that are not true but entertaining.
- 2Imagination: Use fantasy to imagine things that are impossible or improbable.
- 3Culture: Use myth to learn about traditional stories and beliefs of different cultures.
Remember this!
The antonyms of fact are fiction, fantasy, and myth. Use fiction for entertainment, fantasy for imagination, and myth to learn about traditional stories and beliefs of different cultures.
