Elements of a Short Story; Prose and Poetry Flashcards
1
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FICTION
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based on imagination
2
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NON FICTION
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based on real life experiences
3
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NOVELS
A
long narrative
4
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NOVELLETE
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longer than a short story but shorter than a novella
5
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FANTASY
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uses magic or supernatural elements
6
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FAIRYTALE
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features folkloric fantasy characters
7
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FABLES
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deals with animals that speaks and act like people
8
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FOLKTALE
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generally passed down from one generatioion to another
9
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PARABLE
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illustrates instructive lessons or principles
10
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MYTH
A
a legendary story
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ANECDOTE
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the writer’s imagination aims to bring out lessons to the readers
12
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SCIENCE FICTION
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imagined science upon society or individuals
13
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SHORT STORY
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a single character’s interest
14
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PLAYS
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presented on a stage
15
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LEGENDS
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extra ordinary happening, more like myths
