LG#3 : Major Literary Genres and 21st Century Literary Genres - Prose : Major Literary Genres (1st Grading Period)

Question 1

• Form of Literature: Ordinary Language, Natural Flow of Speech.
• Distinguished from Poetry.
• Uses Formal Meter and Rhyme.
• Sentences and Paragraphs.

Answer 1

Prose

Question 2

• It is created from the author’s imagination.
• Opposed to being based on facts and real events.

Answer 2

Fiction

Question 3

• Encompasses essays, biographies, memoirs, etc.
• Other written works based on facts and real events.

Answer 3

Non-Fiction

Question 4

Types of Fiction

Answer 4

1. Novel
2. Short Story
3. Novella

Question 5

• Long Prose Fiction; Centered around characters, events, and setting.
• Multiple chapters, larger plot, focus on character development.

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Novel

Question 6

• Usually shorter in length than a novel;
• Less developed characters and settings than longer works.
• Can still explore complex themes.

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Short Story

Question 7

• Narrative Fiction; Longer than a short story, Shorter than a Novel.
• 20,000 and 40,000 words in length.

Answer 7

Novella

Question 8

Elements of Fiction

Answer 8

1. Plot
2. Setting
3. Character / Character Development
4. Point of View
5. Theme
6. Tone
7. Language
8. Narrative Techniques

Question 9

• The Organization of the Events in the Story.
• Freytag’s Pyramid; Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Denoument (Resolution).

Answer 9

Plot

Question 10

• Where and When the Story takes place.
• Props used different scenes, the time of the day, the weather, the year it happened, and the location.

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Setting

Question 11

• The people and animals in the story.
• Say, Think, and Act.
• Make the story go around.

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Character / Character Development

Question 12

• Narrative Style or The position from which the story is told.
• First-Person POV; The person narrating his/her own story.
• Third-Person POV; Someone is narrating someone else’s story.

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Point of View (POV)

Question 13

• The Central Idea of the Idea.
• The Message or The Moral of the Literary Piece.

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Theme

Question 14

• The Author’s Attitude or Perspective towards the subject matter, characters, or events in the story.
• It can range from serious and formal to light-hearted and humorous.

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Tone

Question 15

• Choice and Use of words, phrases, and sentence structures;
• Straightforward or Direct;
• Poetic and Evocative;
• Depending on the writer’s intentions.

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Language

Question 16

3 Types of Narrative Techniques

Answer 16

• Flashbacks
• Foreshadowing
• Non-Linear Storytelling.

Question 17

• It is the past or background information of the story.

Answer 17

Flashbacks

Question 18

• Hints or Clues; Anticipation and Suspense in the story.

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Foreshadowing

Question 19

• It is the usual order of the events, jumping back and forth in time, providing alternate timelines;
• Complexity, Mystery, and Different Perspectives.

Answer 19

Non-Linear Storytelling

Question 20

The Content, Structure, and Purpose of Fiction

Answer 20

1. Content; Imaginative Storytelling - Societal Issues
2. Structure; Plot, Character Development, Setting, Narrative Styles, Tone, Language, and Narrative Techniques.
3. Purpose; Escape from Reality, Evoke Emotions, Foster Empathy, Promote personal development, and make societal commentary.

Question 21

Types of Non-Fiction

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1. History
2. News
3. Biography
4. Diary
5. Anecdote
6. Essay

Question 22

• It is the Study of the Past; Human Activity - Impact on People and Societies.
• Relates to Past Events - Interpretation of Information about these events.

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History

Question 23

• Piece of Information; Current Events or Situation.
• Reported Media; Newspaper, Television, Radio, Internet.

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News

Question 24

• Detailed Description or Account; Person’s Life.
• Facts and Information; Person’s Childhood, Education, Family, Work, and Death.

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Biography

Question 25

• Personal Record; Experiences, Thoughts, Reflection (Kept Regularly; Often Privately).
• Physical Book or Electronic Document.

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Diary

Question 26

• Brief and Often Amusing Story; Real Incident or Person.
• A way to support an argument or point in a speech or essay.

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Anecdote

Question 27

• Short Piece of Writing; Particular Topic or Argument.
• Expand Ideas, explain a point, or discuss a topic in a structured and organized way.

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Essay

Question 28

Elements of Non-Fiction

Answer 28

1. Dialogue
2. Descriptive Imagery
3. Setting
4. Plot
5. Characters
6. Figurative Language
7. Narrative Structures

Question 29

• Conversation; between two or more characters.

Answer 29

Dialogue

Question 30

• The author describes the Image in the Mind of the Reader.
• Five Senses; Sight, Sound, Smell, Touch, Taste
• Visualize and Experience the events and settings described in the writing.

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Descriptive Imagery

Question 31

• Where the story takes place.
• The Place, Time, Surroundings, and Clothing of the Story.

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Setting

Question 32

• The actual events that take place in the story.

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Plot

Question 33

• Always the Major Element; Brings the Story to Life.
• People; Scene of a Story.

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Characters

Question 34

• Beautifully Described; Image or Moment.
• Form of Metaphor or Simile.

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Figurative Language

Question 35

Types of Narrative Structures

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1. Chronological Structure
2. Thematic Structure
3. Braided Structure
4. Framed Structure
5. Hybrid Structure

Question 36

• Linear Timeline or The Order they happened. (Personal Narratives)

Answer 36

Chronological Structure

Question 37

• Organized Specific Themes or Ideas;
• Instead of strict chronology, different aspects related to the theme.

Answer 37

Thematic Structure

Question 38

• Interweaves Multiple Storylines or Perspectives (Complex and Layered Narratives)

Answer 38

Braided Structure

Question 39

• Main Narrative; Larger Context.
• Prologue and Epilogue;
• Additional Background or Reflection.

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Framed Structure

Question 40

• Combines different structural approaches and experiments with Unconventional Forms.
• Elements of Fiction, Poetry, or Other Genres.

Answer 40

Hybrid Structure

Question 41

The Content, Structure, and Purpose of Non-Fiction

Answer 41

1. Content; True Stories - Literary Techniques.
2. Structure; Flexible Approaches - Chronological, Thematic, Braided, Framed, and Hybrid Structures.
3. Purpose;
   - Entertains, informs and engages the Readers.
   - Sharing real-life experiences creatively.
   - Educate, raise awareness, challenges norms, and inspire critical thinking.