Types of Prose

Question 1

Narrative

Answer 1

whether it’s fiction or non-fiction, a narrative must have characters, settings, and a structure.

Question 2

Biographies

Answer 2

a story written about another person’s life

Question 3

Myths

Answer 3

stories that are passed down from ancient culture/society.

Question 4

Fables

Answer 4

short stories that involve imaginary animals that can talk. They are didactic (meant to teach something, has a moral)

Question 5

Fairy Tales

Answer 5

Fairy tales always either involve fictional characters or real characters with supernatural/fantastical traits. Plots tend to be more far-fetched

Question 6

Folk Tales

Answer 6

Story that is popular in a certain region or culture and withstood time.

Question 7

Legends

Answer 7

stories that focus on a hero/heroine and his/her victory over an opponent. Can include factual characters/events but are still exaggerated or partially fictional.

Question 8

Short story

Answer 8

Fictional narrative that is shorter than a novel