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What is fiction?
What is fiction?
A literary work of imaginative narration either oral or writing
What is non-fiction?
What is non-fiction?
A literary work of real life narration or exposition based on history and facts
What are the two types of structure in literature?
What are the two types of structure in literature?
What are the two types of form in literature?
What are the two types of form in literature?
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What is prose used for?
What is prose used for?
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What is poetry?
What is poetry?
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What are the three types of genre in literature?
What are the three types of genre in literature?
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What is the fiction genre?
What is the fiction genre?
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What is the poetry genre?
What is the poetry genre?
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What is an essay?
What is an essay?
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What is drama?
What is drama?
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Study Notes
Classifications of Literature
- Fiction: Literary work characterized by imaginative narration, which can be either oral or written.
- Non-fiction: Literary pieces grounded in reality, presenting factual narratives or expositions based on historical events and truths.
- Fiction and Non-fiction: Represent two fundamental types of literary structure, each serving different purposes and audiences.
Forms of Literature
- Prose: A form utilized to elaborate on ideas, objects, or situations, typically presented in straightforward language without a specific metrical structure.
- Poetry: Literary works that are expressed in verse, focusing on rhythm, meter, and other aesthetic qualities of language.
Literary Genres
- Fiction Poetry Genre: Encompasses three types of genres that contribute to the creative expression within literature.
- Fiction Genre: Involves imaginative re-creation and reconstruction of life, allowing authors to explore various themes and narratives unbound by reality.
- Poetry Genre: Characterized by a patterned form of verbal or written expression, often employing metrics, rhymes, and imagery.
Other Literary Forms
- Essay: A literary form that offers a preliminary exploration or assessment of a particular subject, allowing for personal interpretation and argumentation.
- Drama: A prose form that unfolds a story through dialogue and action, typically intended for performance rather than just reading.
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Description
Explore the essential classifications and forms of literature in this quiz. Delve into the distinctions between fiction and non-fiction, and learn about the various literary genres and styles like prose and poetry. Test your knowledge on the fundamental structures that shape our literary landscape.