TYPES OF PROSE

Question 1

long narrative divided into chapters, The events are taken from true to-life stories and spans a long period of time. Also, many characters are involved.

Answer 1

Novel

Question 2

a narrative involving one or more characters, one plot and one single impression.

Answer 2

Short story

Question 3

presented on a stage, divided into acts and have many scenes.

Answer 3

Play

Question 4

are fictitious narratives, usually about origins of things, events or natural phenomena.

Answer 4

Legends

Question 5

are also fictitious stories that deal with animals and inanimate things which Speak and act like people, their purpose is to enlighten the minds of children to events that can mold their ways and attitudes.

Answer 5

Fables

Question 6

are merely products of the writer’s imagination and the main aim is to bring out lessons tot the reader. If can be stories about animals or children.

Answer 6

Anecdotes

Question 7

expresses the viewpoint or opinion of the writer about a particular problem of event. The best example could be the editorial page of a newspaper.

Answer 7

Essay

Question 8

deals with the life of a person which may be about himself or that of others.

Answer 8

Biography

Question 9

is a report of everyday events in society, government, science and industry, accidents or happenings done nationally or not.

Answer 9

News

Question 10

is a formal treatment of a subject and is intended to be spoken in public. It appeals to the intellect, to the will or to the emotions of the audience.

Answer 10

Oration