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U4: Other Literary Genres Flashcards

L 4.1 Genre Fiction

1
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characterized by lengthy dialogues, identifiable characters, and
fast-paced plots

A

Genre Fiction

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focuses more on emotions

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Genre Fiction

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Its main
purpose is to evoke the readers’ feelings since the writer’s main goal is to entertain the
reader.

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Genre Fiction

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A book does not necessarily have to belong to one specific genre; it can
belong to different genres

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multi-genre

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This genre focuses on action and adventure as its central themes.

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Adventure

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Most of the time, the
conflict for this genre is the man vs. nature conflict.

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Adventure

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In this genre, the plot, setting, and theme showcase magic

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Fantasy

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the characters may include
mythological and neo-mythological beings

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Fantasy

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set in a significant or a recognizable point in history

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Historical

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the dialogues, setting, plot, etc. are fictional

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Historical

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Most
historical fiction has political undertones.

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Historical

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This genre triggers the reader’s fear.

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Horror

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the writer creates an atmosphere of dread
throughout the whole or most of the story

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Horror

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The strategy of the author ranges from the
supernatural to psychological.

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Horror

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This genre involves elements, such as a crime, which remain unsolved until the end of the
narration.

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Mystery or Detective

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involves elements such as a character who
struggles to solve the mystery, good characterization, and motivation to solve a mystery or
crime

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Mystery or Detective

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focuses on the love between a man and a woman

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Romance

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Q

has two main elements: a
central love story and an emotionally satisfying optimistic ending

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Romance

19
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Most works of this genre of popular fiction are told from the point of view of the female protagonist.

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Romance

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Q

This genre involves science and technology as the basis of its conflict, setting, or plot.

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Science Fiction

21
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takes place in the future and features robots, chemicals, or evolution

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Science Fiction

22
Q

written for readers from twelve to seventeen years old

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Young Adult

23
Q

Most of the
books in this genre involve characters who are in the said age range.

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Young Adult

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