Contemporary Literature Flashcards - Lesson 1

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What is metafiction?

  • A type of historical fiction
  • The act of telling a story becomes part of the story (correct)
  • A traditional narrative style
  • Literature that combines fact and fiction

What is a nonfiction novel?

Literature that reveals true facts through story form

What makes a verb irregular?

Does not form its past and past participle by adding -ed or -d to the present

Which category of poetry matches this excerpt: 'When the black snake flashed onto the morning road, and the truck could not swerve...'

<p>Poetry of Nature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category of poetry matches this excerpt: 'On the days when the rest have failed you, let this much be yours- flies, dust, an unnameable odor...'

<p>Poetry of Spirit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Metafiction

  • Metafiction involves self-reflexive storytelling where the narrative acknowledges itself as a story.

Nonfiction Novel

  • A nonfiction novel blends factual information with storytelling techniques to convey true events, characters, and facts in a narrative form.

Irregular Verbs

  • Irregular verbs do not follow the regular pattern of adding -ed or -d to form their past or past participle forms, resulting in unique changes.

Poetry Categories

  • The excerpt about the black snake represents Poetry of Nature, emphasizing the beauty and elements of the natural world.

Poetry of Spirit

  • The lines reflecting on flies, dust, and odors represent Poetry of Spirit, focusing on existential experiences and the intangible aspects of life.

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