Types
of Writing
of Writing
Creative work that is not true - imaginary characters & events.
What is fiction?
This character only shows 1-side of themselves throughout the story.
What is a flat character?
A guess of what's to come.
What are predictions?
A problem within one's own mind.
What is internal conflict?
A state of uncertainty; growing excitement felt while awaiting a climax.
What is suspense?
Prose writing that is based on facts, real events, & real people.
What is Nonfiction?
This character shows many different sides of themselves.
What is a round character?
A writer makes changes to the writing for the better (includes editing).
What is revision?
A problem with another person or within society.
What is external conflict?
The state of mind or feeling the audience is left with.
What is mood?
A condensed (shortened) version of an original text.
What is summary?
A figure of speech that contrasts with the literal or usual meaning of what he says (opposite of).
What is verbal irony?
To conclude by reasoning from something known or assumed in a story (using clues).
What is inference?
A group of lines (like a paragraph) in poetry.
What is a stanza?
A literary work to amuse or entertain the reader.
What is comedy?
A piece of prose fiction that typically can be read in one sitting.
What are short stories?
When the audience knows more than the characters do.
What is dramatic irony?
To tell how 2+ things are alike.
What is compare?
Parts of a character's behavior & attitude that makes up their personality.
What are traits?
A literary work that involves conflict & emotions.
What is drama?
A preface or introduction to a literary work (often the opening of the play).
What is prologue?
Literary technique in which an expected outcome does not happen or its opposite happens instead.
What is situational irony?
To tell how 2+ things are different.
What is contrast?
The pattern that comes at the end of each verse or line in poetry.
What is a rhyme scheme?
The means of ridicule, parody, caricature, or other methods, often with an intent to inspire social reform.
What is satire?