Definitions
stories from an author's imagination
fiction
has gods & goddesses
myth
How is poetry written?
in lines & stanzas
Diary of a Wimpy Kid is an example of what subgenre?
realistic fiction
Which is one of Mrs. Reeder's favorite subgenres?
mystery or romance
true stories
nonfiction
has magic & a happy ending
fairy tale
What is the author's purpose in writing poetry?
to entertain
a story about aliens
science fiction
Which genre has stage directions and dialogue?
drama
a patterned form of writing that usually contains rhyme & rhythm
poetry
a story that is humorous & greatly exaggerated
tall tale
Tell me 4 words that rhyme with each other.
cat, hat, bat, sat, rat, mad
bed, said, red, wed, led
a story about magic & imaginary creatures
fantasy
What subgenre has futuristic technology in it?
science fiction
a story written to be performed on stage
drama
a story based of someone or something real but has been exaggerated
legend
Give 2 examples of symbolism.
A heart symbolizes love.
a story about World War II with made-up characters
historical fiction
a type of autobiography that focuses on a part of someone's life
memoir
stories that have been passed down orally for generations
folklore/folktales
Name all 3 characteristics of fables.
talking animals, really short, has a moral/lesson
Name at least 5 characteristics of poetry.
lines, stanzas, rhyme, rhythm, figurative language (metaphors, symbolism, imagery, etc.)
Give at least 5 examples of characters you might find in a fantasy novel.
vampires, werewolves, Bigfoot, witches, unicorns, wizards, dragons, fairies, elves, ghosts
Name the 4 subgenres of nonfiction.
biography, autobiography, informational writing, persuasive writing