Literary genres
This genre is characterized by its focus on imaginary creatures, magical settings, and supernatural elements.
What is "fantasy"?
This stage of the writing process involves revising and refining the content and structure of a piece.
What is "editing"?
This British author is known for her bestselling series of novels featuring a young wizard named Harry Potter.
Who is J.K. Rowling?
The punctuation mark used to separate items in a list?
What is the comma?
This genre features stories set in the future, often exploring themes of technology, society, and the human condition.
What is "science fiction"?
This term refers to the process of generating ideas and organizing thoughts before beginning to write.
What is "prewriting" or "brainstorming"?
One of the major works of this author is Anna Karenina.
Who is Leo Tolstoy?
The correct punctuation for indicating dialogue in a written work.
What are quotation marks?
This genre is characterized by its focus on crime, mystery, and the investigation of criminal acts.
What is "mystery"?
What term describes the central idea or message conveyed in a piece of writing?
What is theme?
This author wrote The Chronicles of Narnia.
Who is C.S. Lewis?
The term for a sentence that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a grammatically correct statement?
What is an independent clause or a complete sentence?
What genre of literature often employs rhythmic language, vivid imagery, and figurative language to convey emotions, ideas, and experiences?
What is poetry?
This type of writing aims to persuade the audience to adopt a particular viewpoint or take a specific action.
What is persuasive writing or argumentative writing?
'I Have a Dream'
This emerged in the 19th century as a reaction against Romanticism, emphasizing a truthful depiction of ordinary life and social realities. The works often explore themes of class, morality, and human behavior without idealizing or romanticizing them.
What is Realism?
This genre of literature typically features concise, focused narratives that explore a single theme or idea, often with a limited number of characters and settings.
What is short story?
You grab the reader's attention from the very beginning with a compelling opening line or scene (a question, an intriguing statement, or an action that sets the tone for the rest of the story)
What is a hook?
This American author is known for his epic fantasy series "A Song of Ice and Fire," which inspired the television series "Game of Thrones."
Who is George R.R. Martin?
This literary style, often characterized by brief and concise expressions, has become popular on social media platforms like Twitter, where users share thoughts, opinions, and observations in 280 characters or less.
What is microblogging?