Literary Genres Flashcards
These five components are: the characters, the setting, the plot, the conflict, and the resolution.
Fiction
Involves real people, places, and events. Includes facts.
Nonfiction
rhyme, rhythm, figurative language, mood, provokes thought
Poetry
a piece of writing, which is artistically presented with dialogues. A ______ is attractive, impactful and real as it presents characters along with a natural and credible aspects. It is very similar to a short story as it also comprises characters, plot, setting as well as symbolism.
Drama
a literary genre and a type of dramatic work that is amusing and satirical in its tone, mostly having a cheerful ending. The motif of this dramatic work is triumph over unpleasant circumstance by creating comic effects, resulting in a happy or successful conclusion.
Comedy
Describe and discuss the life of a real person.
Information is based on fact.
Incidents, dialogue, and people are accurate and from a reliable source using first person accounts when available.
The person’s life story is told with respect to other people and events of the time in which they lived.
Biography
A type of fiction in which a detective, or other professional, solves a crime series of crimes. ... General plot. The main plot, or key events, in a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ novel or short story focuses on the crime that needs solving. Protagonist. ... Foreshadowing. ... Alibis. ... Tropes. ... Suspense. ... Inference gaps.
Mystery
The key element of the _______ fiction genre is magic. These novels may be romantic, historical, action-packed or all three, but the element of magic is what sets this genre apart from all the others. Fairy tales, myths, and legends are part of this genre.
Fantasy
is a type of poem that tells a story and was traditionally set to music. typically composed of four-line stanzas that follow an ABCB rhyme scheme. … Many of these have a refrain (a line or stanza that repeats throughout the poem), much like the chorus of modern day songs.
Ballad
a written piece that is designed to present an idea, propose an argument, express the emotion or initiate debate. It is a tool that is used to present writer’s ideas in a non-fictional way
Essay
fiction.
short and have few characters.
Characters are often animals with human attributes. They have strengths and weaknesses and are in some sort of conflict.
The setting can be anywhere.
A lesson or moral is taught and is sometimes stated at the end of the story.
Fable
Include fantasy, supernatural or make-believe aspects. Typically incorporate clearly defined good characters and evil characters. Involves magic elements, which may be magical people, animals, or objects. Magic may be positive or negative.
Fairy Tale
a tale or legend originating and traditional among a people or folk, especially one forming part of the oral tradition of the common people. any belief or story passed on traditionally, especially one considered to be false or based on superstition.
incorporated character traits like caring, resourcefulness, trust or courage into the fabric of the stories.
Folk Tale
Intriguing plot that creates some sort of suspense. Plot makes sense and has a solution. Historically authentic setting that sets the tone for the story. Is in a real place and a definite period of time in history that the reader wants to know more about.
Historical Fiction
plot will include a lot of action, suspense and conflict. The characters of a _______ are often faced with difficult obstacles to overcome, and struggle with their fate or destiny. often explain natural phenomena, religious practices and human nature.
Legend
