A fairy tale is a short story which tends to use elements outside everyday life. Early fairy tales were derived from local folklore and legends. They featured creatures like fairies, elves, dragons and monsters. In present times, fairy tales refer mainly to stories for little children.
2. Witch
Answer: Hunt
A witch-hunt is now used to describe the unfair persecution of a particular group of people. The term originated from events in medieval history when purges were carried out to identify and kill women suspected of being witches or having other occult powers.
3. Ghost
Answer: Writer
A ghostwriter is someone hired to write on behalf of another person with credit accruing to the latter. It is common for a ghostwriter to be employed to help various celebrities with their memoirs or autobiographies.
4. Dragon
Answer: Boat
A dragon boat is a type of canoe that originated in the Pearl Delta region of China. The boat is fitted with the head of a dragon for luck and hence the name. Dragon boat racing is a popular tradition during certain Chinese festivals.
5. Dwarf
Answer: Planet
A dwarf planet is a celestial body that falls between the regular planets and satellites. For instance, earth is a planet while the moon is its satellite. The term dwarf planet is relatively recent with this classification being recognized only in 2006.
When other celestial bodies similar in size to the former planet Pluto were discovered, and later one discovered that was even bigger than Pluto, it led to Pluto being demoted to a dwarf planet. Other such bodies recognized by the International Astronomical Union are Ceres, Makemake, Eris and Haumea.
6. Brownie
Answer: Points
A brownie is a figure from British folklore. This fairy creature was depicted in a positive light with brownies believed to come out at night to help humans with their chores. To score brownie points is to get credit for doing a particular task. It is believed to be associated with the Junior Girl Scouts/Guides who are called Brownies.
7. Skeleton
Answer: Key
A skeleton key is a master key which can open multiple rooms. These were typically used in hotels where the staff need to have access to all rooms at all times, in case of any emergencies.
8. Goblin
Answer: Shark
The goblin shark is a species of deep sea shark. It is sometimes also called the elfin shark. The common name goblin shark comes from the Japanese name 'tenguzame', which is also derived from a mythical creature.
9. Pixie
Answer: Cut
The term pixie is sometimes used interchangeably with fairy and sprite in some folk tales. A pixie cut is a type of hairstyle. It was made famous by Audrey Hepburn in the movie "Roman Holiday" and later also adopted by the British supermodel, Twiggy. The hair is styled short at the back and sides and slightly longer in the front.
10. Giant
Answer: Killer
The term giant-killer is used to describe a weaker sporting team that unexpectedly defeats a reigning champion or otherwise strong contender. The origin of the term is traced to the Biblical story of David and Goliath, where the young shepherd boy, David, slew the giant, Goliath, using only a sling and small stones.
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