Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What type of literature is best defined as stories and tales that contain some elements of fantasy and magic?

Mythology.
Historical fiction.
Fantasy.
Parable.

The correct answer is: Fantasy.

Fantasy literature is defined as stories and tales that contain elements of fantasy and magic. Mythology, while containing elements of fantasy and magic, usually revolves around the origin of something, like gods and goddesses. Historical fiction focuses on real historical events and may contain elements of fantasy, but is not purely centered around fantasy and magic. Parable is a short story that teaches a moral or spiritual lesson, and may not necessarily contain elements of fantasy and magic. Therefore, the best definition for the type of literature described in the question is fantasy.