TYPES OF PROSE Flashcards

1
Q

-a long narrative divides into
chapters.
-The events can be taken from
true-to-life stories… and spans a
long period of time.
-There are many characteristics
involved

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NOVEL

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2
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-a narrative involving one
or more characters, one
plot and one single
impression.

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SHORT STORY

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3
Q

-This is presented on a
stage, is divided into acts
and each acts has many
scene.

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PLAYS

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4
Q

-These are fictitious
narratives, usually about
origins

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LEGENDS

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5
Q

An _____ is a short,
self-contained story
that usually highlights
one particular theme,
lesson, or aspect of a
person’s character

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ANECDOTES

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6
Q

-This expresses the
viewpoint or opinion of
the writer about a
particular problem or
event.

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ESSAY

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7
Q

-A ____ is an account of a person’s life, written by someone else.

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BIOGRAPHY

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8
Q

An ____ is an
account of a person’s
life, written by that
person.

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AUTOBIOGRAPHY

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9
Q

A ____ is a special
type of autobiography
in which the person
writes about a specific
part of their life.

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MEMOIR

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10
Q

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

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NEWS

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This 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 speaker

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ORATION

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