Lesson 2

Question 1

• A category of literary work, characterized by shared conventions, style, and content.

Answer 1

Literary Genres

Question 2

Narrative literary works whose content is produced by the imagination and is not necessarily based on fact.

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Fiction

Question 3

Full-length novels with plot, subplot(s), theme(s), major and minor characters, in which the narrative is presented in (usually blank) verse form.

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Fiction in Verse

Question 4

–Narration demonstrating a useful truth, especially in which animals speak as humans; legendary, supernatural tale.

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Fable

Question 5

–Story about fairies or other magical creatures, usually for children.

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Fairy Tale

Question 6

–Fiction with strange or other worldly settings or characters; fiction which invites suspension of reality.

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Fantasy

Question 7

–The songs, stories, myths, and proverbs of a people or “folk” as handed down by word of mouth.

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Folklore

Question 8

–Story with fictional characters and events in a historical setting.

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Historical Fiction

Question 9

–Fiction in which events evoke a feeling of dread in both the characters and the reader.

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Horror

Question 10

–Fiction full of fun, fancy, and excitement, meant to entertain; but can be contained in all genres

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Humor

Question 11

–Story, sometimes of a national or folk hero, which has a basis in fact but also includes imaginative material.

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Legend

Question 12

–Fiction dealing with the solution of a crime or the unraveling of secrets.

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Mystery

Question 13

Legend or traditional narrative, often based in part on historical events, that reveals human behavior and natural phenomena by its symbolism; often pertaining to the actions of the gods.

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Mythology

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–Story that can actually happen and is true to life. Prevalent themes are real-life issues in society.

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Realistic Fiction

Question 15

–Story based on impact of actual, imagined, or potential science, usually set in the future or on other planets.

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Science Fiction

Question 16

–Fiction of such brevity that it supports no subplots.

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Short Story

Question 17

–Humorous story with blatant exaggerations, swaggering
heroes who do the impossible with nonchalance.

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Tall Tale

Question 18

is a broad genre of writing that encompasses all books that aren’t rooted in a fictional narrative.

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Nonfiction

Question 19

-Narrative of a person’s life, a true story about a real person.

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Biography/Autobiography

Question 20

-A short literary composition that reflects the author’s outlook or point.

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Essay

Question 21

-a true story written in the style of a fiction novel. This genre contains factual prose that is written in a compelling way—facts told as a story.

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Narrative Nonfiction

Question 22

-Public address or discourse.

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Speech

Question 23

–Stories composed in verse or prose, usually for theatrical performance, where conflicts and emotion are expressed through dialogue and action.

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Drama

Question 24

–This is a type or genre of drama that is intended to make people laugh and usually contains a light-hearted, happy ending.

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Comedy

Question 25

–This tends to be the anti-thesis of comedy; it features a fatal fault in the protagonist leading to the downfall of the cast with situations spiraling out of control.

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Tragedy

Question 26

–A mix of the earlier two, it contains a plot that is serious in its themes, yet delivered in a funny manner. The protagonist has a fatal flaw, but does not lead to death or downfall, which ends in a somewhat unsavory and unsatisfactory ending.

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Tragi-Comedy

Question 27

–These are an exaggerated kind of drama in literature, in which conventional one-dimensional characters such as heroes, heroines, and villains contend with exciting, passionate, and frequently deadly situations.

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Melodrama

Question 28

–Verse and rhythmic writing with imagery that creates emotional responses.

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Poetry

Question 29

–It is a type of poetic form that tells stories and tales through verses. This poetic form is very much similar to a novel. It is quite similar to a short story that has a plot, character, and setting.

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Narrative Poetry

Question 30

– written to be performed, often with characters in conflict. It can take the form of plays written in verse or dramatic monologues where a single character speaks their thoughts and feelings.

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Dramatic Poetry

Question 31

– focuses on expressing personal emotions, feelings, and thoughts. It's often characterized by its brevity and musicality, and it doesn't necessarily tell a story.

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Lyric Poetry

Question 32

What are the Sub-genres of Fiction Literary?

Answer 32

Fiction in Verse Fable Fairy Tale Fantasy Folklore Historical Fiction Horror Humor Legend Myster Mythology Realistic Fiction Science Fiction Short Story Tall tale

Question 33

What are the Sub-genres of NonFiction Literary?

Answer 33

Biography/Autobiography Essay Narrative Nonfiction Speech

Question 34

What are the Sub-genres of Drama?

Answer 34

Comedy Tragedy Tragi-Comedy Melodrama

Question 35

What are the Sub-genres of Poetry?

Answer 35

Narrative Poetry Dramatic Poetry Lyric Poetry