Contemporary Literature Flashcards
a vast group of written works produced from a specific time in history
contemporary literature
the 4 genres of contemporary literature
poetry, short story, drama, nonfiction
aims to evoke an emotional response in the reader thru language chosen and arranged for its reader
poetry
reflects social and political viewpoints
contemporary literature
contains a harsher reality
contemporary literature
the four sub-genres of poetry
epic, narrative, lyric, dramatic
a sub-genre of poetry that is a long verse narrative retelling the heroic journey of an individual/group of individuals
epic
example of an epic
gilgamesh
a sub-genre of poetry that tells a story thru poetic techniques: rhyme, similes, metaphor, rhythm
narrative
example of a narrative
The Odyssey
a sub-genre of poetry that is short, highly musical verses that express powerful emotions
lyric
example of a lyric
I Felt a Funeral in my Brain
a sub-genre of poetry that is written in verse for public recitation
dramatic
example of dramatic
Inferno
usually ranges from around 5000 to 10 000 words, although 1000 words would already be classified as one
short story
the 7 sub-genres of a short story
mystery, historical fiction, realism, magical realism, fantasy, romance, science fiction
a sub-genre of a short story that provide readers with plots that explore mysteries from beginning to end
mystery
example of a mystery
Sherlock Holmes