Genres of Fiction
what is a long prose fiction, which is usually center around characters, events and settings?
A novel.
what is a often amusing story about a real incident or person.
Essay
what is a traditional story that has been passed down through generations and is typically based on historical events. Legends often include elements of mythology and folklore?
Name 3 types of narratives
Epic, ballad and metric tale
what is a work of fiction that is usually shorter in length than a novel and can also explore complex themes?
a short story.
what is a often amusing story about a real incident or person.
Anecdote
a story told in verse, usually composed of stanzas or lines of poetry. Metric tales are an ancient form of storytelling, often used in traditional folklore, fables, and myths?
A metric tale
Name 5 types of dramatic Poetry
Tragedy, Comedy, Melodrama,Farce and Social Tale
a work of narrative fiction, longer than a short story but shorter than a novel an also range from 20000 words to 40000
A novella.
what is a personal record of experiences, thoughts, and/or reflections kept regularly and often privately.
A diary
what is a detailed description or account of a persons life. It includes facts and information about the persons childhood,education, family, work, and death.
A biography
Name 5 types of lyrics
Song, Ode, Sonnet, Elegy and jdyll
what is a short story, that typically has animals as characters and that teaches a moral lesson.
A fable
what is a piece of information about a current event or situation It may be reported in a variety of media, including newspapers, television, radio, and the Internet.
News
a long narrative poem that celebrates the deeds of a legendary hero. It features a hero who represents the values of a particular society, and who goes on an epic journey or quest?
Epic Narrative
Name 6 types of non-fiction in literature
History, News, biography, diary, anecdote and essay
what is a short story or brief tale that is used to illustrate a moral lesson or religious principle.
what is the study of past events, particularly human activity and its impact on people and societies.
History
what is a type of song that tells a story and often has a repeated chorus or refrain. Ballads typically have a slow, rhythmic structure and use simple and emotional language?
A ballad
Name 6 types of fiction in literature
Novel, short story, novella, fable, parable and legend