Fiction
Is fiction real or made-up?
Made-Up
Is nonfiction real or made-up?
Real
What do we call a group of lines in a poem?
Stanza
What do we call a written version of a play?
A script
Are folktales usually passed down or newly invented?
Passed down
What do we call the person the story is about?
Character
What do we call a story someone writes about their own life?
Autobiography
What is it called when words sound the same at the end?
Rhyme
What are lines spoken by characters called?
Dialogue
What kind of story teaches a lesson and may use animals?
Fable
What do we call where and when a story takes place?
Setting
What do we call writing that gives information or explains something?
Informational
What do we call a poem that doesn’t rhyme?
Free verse
What are the sections in a play called?
Acts and scenes
What do we call a story that explains nature or the world?
Myth
What happens in the climax of a story?
It’s the most exciting or intense part of the story.
What is one purpose an author might have for writing nonfiction?
To inform, explain, persuade, or entertain with real facts.
What is one way poets make readers feel emotions?
By using imagery or figurative language.
Name one famous play or drama piece.
Examples: Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, A Raisin in the Sun, Death of a Salesman, Phantom of the Opera etc.
What is one reason why folklore stories have been passed down through generations?
To teach lessons, explain natural events, or preserve cultural traditions.
What are two characteristics of the fiction genre?
How can you tell if a nonfiction text is trustworthy?
It uses facts, has a clear author or source, and avoids opinions unless stated clearly.
What is figurative language? Give an example.
Language that goes beyond literal meaning, like a metaphor or simile.
What is a soliloquy?
A long speech by one character, usually alone, sharing their thoughts.
Name two characteristics you usually find in the folktale genre.
Answers may vary: a moral, a talking animal, a trickster, a cultural lesson, etc.