LG#3 : Major Literary Genres and 21st Century Literary Genres - Prose : Major Literary Genres (1st Grading Period) Flashcards
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- Form of Literature: Ordinary Language, Natural Flow of Speech.
- Distinguished from Poetry.
- Uses Formal Meter and Rhyme.
- Sentences and Paragraphs.
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Prose
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- It is created from the author’s imagination.
- Opposed to being based on facts and real events.
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Fiction
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- Encompasses essays, biographies, memoirs, etc.
- Other written works based on facts and real events.
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Non-Fiction
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Types of Fiction
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- Novel
- Short Story
- Novella
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- Long Prose Fiction; Centered around characters, events, and setting.
- Multiple chapters, larger plot, focus on character development.
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Novel
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- 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
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- Narrative Fiction; Longer than a short story, Shorter than a Novel.
- 20,000 and 40,000 words in length.
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Novella
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Elements of Fiction
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- Plot
- Setting
- Character / Character Development
- Point of View
- Theme
- Tone
- Language
- Narrative Techniques
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- The Organization of the Events in the Story.
- Freytag’s Pyramid; Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Denoument (Resolution).
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Plot
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- 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
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- The people and animals in the story.
- Say, Think, and Act.
- Make the story go around.
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Character / Character Development
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- 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)
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- The Central Idea of the Idea.
- The Message or The Moral of the Literary Piece.
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Theme
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- 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
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- 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
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3 Types of Narrative Techniques
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- Flashbacks
- Foreshadowing
- Non-Linear Storytelling.
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- It is the past or background information of the story.
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Flashbacks
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- Hints or Clues; Anticipation and Suspense in the story.
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Foreshadowing
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- It is the usual order of the events, jumping back and forth in time, providing alternate timelines;
- Complexity, Mystery, and Different Perspectives.
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Non-Linear Storytelling
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The Content, Structure, and Purpose of Fiction
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- Content; Imaginative Storytelling - Societal Issues
- Structure; Plot, Character Development, Setting, Narrative Styles, Tone, Language, and Narrative Techniques.
- Purpose; Escape from Reality, Evoke Emotions, Foster Empathy, Promote personal development, and make societal commentary.
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Types of Non-Fiction
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- History
- News
- Biography
- Diary
- Anecdote
- Essay
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- 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
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- Piece of Information; Current Events or Situation.
- Reported Media; Newspaper, Television, Radio, Internet.
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News
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- Detailed Description or Account; Person’s Life.
- Facts and Information; Person’s Childhood, Education, Family, Work, and Death.
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Biography
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- Personal Record; Experiences, Thoughts, Reflection (Kept Regularly; Often Privately).
- Physical Book or Electronic Document.
Diary
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- Brief and Often Amusing Story; Real Incident or Person.
- A way to support an argument or point in a speech or essay.
Anecdote
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- Short Piece of Writing; Particular Topic or Argument.
- Expand Ideas, explain a point, or discuss a topic in a structured and organized way.
Essay
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Elements of Non-Fiction
1. Dialogue
2. Descriptive Imagery
3. Setting
4. Plot
5. Characters
6. Figurative Language
7. Narrative Structures
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- Conversation; between two or more characters.
Dialogue
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- 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.
Descriptive Imagery
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- Where the story takes place.
- The Place, Time, Surroundings, and Clothing of the Story.
Setting
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- The actual events that take place in the story.
Plot
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- Always the Major Element; Brings the Story to Life.
- People; Scene of a Story.
Characters
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- Beautifully Described; Image or Moment.
- Form of Metaphor or Simile.
Figurative Language
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Types of Narrative Structures
1. Chronological Structure
2. Thematic Structure
3. Braided Structure
4. Framed Structure
5. Hybrid Structure
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- Linear Timeline or The Order they happened. (Personal Narratives)
Chronological Structure
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- Organized Specific Themes or Ideas;
- Instead of strict chronology, different aspects related to the theme.
Thematic Structure
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- Interweaves Multiple Storylines or Perspectives (Complex and Layered Narratives)
Braided Structure
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- Main Narrative; Larger Context.
- Prologue and Epilogue;
- Additional Background or Reflection.
Framed Structure
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- Combines different structural approaches and experiments with Unconventional Forms.
- Elements of Fiction, Poetry, or Other Genres.
Hybrid Structure
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The Content, Structure, and Purpose of Non-Fiction
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.
