Which statement defines a fairy tale?

• A. Fictional story involving humans, magic, and usually animals, with improbable events.
• B. A factual report of news.
• C. A historical biography.
• D. A scientific article.

Answer: (A)

Fairy tales are fictional stories that feature magic, talking animals or fantastical elements, and events that are improbable or impossible in real life. They aren’t about real events or people; they’re designed to entertain and often convey a moral or lesson. The statement describing a fictional story with magic and improbable events best captures what a fairy tale is.

The other options describe nonfiction genres—factual news reports, historical biographies, and scientific articles—which are grounded in real people, events, or research and do not center on magical or impossible happenings.