Types of fictional text

Question 1

What is a short story?

Answer 1

A text which focuses primarily on atmosphere and often leaves unanswered questions. it is only a few thousand words long with limited characters.

Question 2

What is a novella?

Answer 2

A novella is a medium sized story with one plot line. It may or may not be split into chapters. An example is Steinbeck’s ‘Of Mice and Men’.

Question 3

What is a novel?

Answer 3

A novel is a modern text with multiple plot points, well developed characters and a finished conclusion. They are often split into chapters and include ‘Lord of the Flies’.

Question 4

What are the 3 types of fiction text?

Answer 4

Prose, poetry and drama.

Question 5

What is a genre?

Answer 5

A certain category; for example, within fiction you can have science fiction or Bildungsroman (which shows the psychological, moral and intellectual development of characters - the ‘Harry Potter’ series is an example of a Bildungsroman text).

Question 6

What are 2 defining features of fiction texts?

Answer 6

Use of literary devices such as metaphor or similes and use of the imagination / creativity.