FICTION
A short story that deals with animal characters that teaches a lesson about what is important in life
Fable
A true story about a person's life or parts of his/ her life. Usually written in the 3rd POV.
Biography
refers to the recurrence, in words that are close together, of the same vowel sound
Assonance
Often begins with "Once Upon a Time." It involves a problem that is solved where the good people live happily ever after
Fairy Tales
Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers.
Alliteration
In this type of story, the author has created a magical world where anything is possible. This may include magical beings, talking animals or other impossibilities.
Fantasy
A short piece of writing about a particular subject. Usually shows the author's point of view
Essay
is the use of a pleasant or pale expression instead of an unpleasant, harsh or depressing one.
Euphemism
Story told generation to generation, usually by word of mouth. Sometimes different versions in different cultures
Folktales
“Farewell, my beloved Philippines, the sorrow of my sorrows.”
Apostrophe
The story takes the reader back to a particular time or period where they learn about the everyday life of a person
Historical Fiction
A book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences.
Diary
What a world of merriment their melody fortells!
Assonance
A traditional story or group of stories about a particular person or place, often told as part of history and believed to be based on real events, though embellished with elements of fantasy or the supernatural
Legend
Thanks a million!
Hyperbole
Stories based on real or imagined inventions, space, travel or life in other worlds usually set in the future. It often explores the unknown.
Science Fiction
A formal address or discourse delivered to an audience
Speech
More haste, less speed.
Paradox
Are traditional stories, often of unknown origin, that typically involve supernatural beings or events, and are used to explain natural phenomena, cultural origins, or fundamental aspects of human existence
Myths
I honor the Ocean as my father for he gives me food…
Personification
Events evoke the feeling of fright in both the characters and the reader. It also deals with the solution of a crime or the unraveling of the secrets
Horror and Mystery
A short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
Anecdote
James Bond is a well-known secret agent.
Oxymoron
Stories that "could" happen in real life. The story describes real life problems and events
Realistic Fiction
“This was the best of times; this was the worst of times.”
Antithesis