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Urban Fantasy Tropes and Clichés

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Which of these is a common setting for urban fantasy stories?

  1. A bustling metropolis

  2. A quaint village

  3. A remote forest

  4. A medieval castle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Urban fantasy stories often take place in modern cities, where the supernatural and the mundane coexist.

What is the term for a human who possesses magical abilities in urban fantasy?

  1. A mage

  2. A sorcerer

  3. A witch

  4. A mundane


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In urban fantasy, mages are humans who have innate magical abilities.

Which of these is a common type of supernatural creature found in urban fantasy?

  1. Vampires

  2. Werewolves

  3. Fairies

  4. Dragons


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vampires are a popular supernatural creature in urban fantasy, often depicted as sophisticated and alluring.

What is the term for a secret society or organization that deals with supernatural matters in urban fantasy?

  1. The Order of the Black Rose

  2. The Council of Shadows

  3. The Brotherhood of the Wolf

  4. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Secret societies or organizations that deal with supernatural matters are a common trope in urban fantasy.

Which of these is a common plot device in urban fantasy stories?

  1. A prophecy that must be fulfilled

  2. A portal to another dimension

  3. A magical artifact that must be protected

  4. A love triangle between a human and two supernatural beings


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prophecies that must be fulfilled are often used as plot devices in urban fantasy stories.

What is the term for a human who can see and interact with supernatural creatures in urban fantasy?

  1. A seer

  2. A medium

  3. A clairvoyant

  4. A sensitive


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In urban fantasy, sensitives are humans who have the ability to see and interact with supernatural creatures.

Which of these is a common theme explored in urban fantasy stories?

  1. The conflict between good and evil

  2. The struggle for power

  3. The search for identity

  4. The nature of reality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The conflict between good and evil is a common theme in urban fantasy stories.

What is the term for a supernatural creature that can shapeshift into a human form in urban fantasy?

  1. A shapeshifter

  2. A doppelgänger

  3. A mimic

  4. A changeling


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shapeshifters are supernatural creatures that can change their form into that of a human.

Which of these is a common type of magic found in urban fantasy stories?

  1. Elemental magic

  2. Blood magic

  3. Necromancy

  4. Illusion magic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Elemental magic, which involves the manipulation of the elements (fire, water, earth, and air), is a common type of magic in urban fantasy.

What is the term for a human who is unaware of the supernatural world in urban fantasy?

  1. A mundane

  2. A sleeper

  3. A normie

  4. A vanilla


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In urban fantasy, mundanes are humans who are unaware of the supernatural world.

Which of these is a common type of villain found in urban fantasy stories?

  1. A power-hungry sorcerer

  2. A vengeful ghost

  3. A demonic entity

  4. A corrupt politician


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Power-hungry sorcerers are a common type of villain in urban fantasy stories.

What is the term for a magical object that grants its possessor special powers or abilities in urban fantasy?

  1. A talisman

  2. An amulet

  3. A grimoire

  4. A relic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Talismans are magical objects that grant their possessor special powers or abilities.

Which of these is a common trope involving relationships in urban fantasy stories?

  1. A forbidden romance between a human and a supernatural creature

  2. A love triangle between a human and two supernatural beings

  3. A romantic rivalry between two supernatural beings

  4. A platonic relationship between a human and a supernatural creature


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Forbidden romances between humans and supernatural creatures are a common trope in urban fantasy stories.

What is the term for a supernatural creature that feeds on human emotions in urban fantasy?

  1. A vampire

  2. A succubus

  3. A ghoul

  4. A banshee


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Succubi are supernatural creatures that feed on human emotions, particularly sexual desire.

Which of these is a common setting for urban fantasy stories that involve time travel?

  1. A steampunk city

  2. A cyberpunk dystopia

  3. A medieval kingdom

  4. A post-apocalyptic wasteland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Steampunk cities are a common setting for urban fantasy stories that involve time travel.

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