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Match the following types of fiction with their descriptions:
Match the following types of fiction with their descriptions:
Chick Lit = Literary pieces discussing women's issues Flash Fiction = A fictional work with a maximum of 1500 words Speculative Fiction = Fiction incorporating futuristic themes Novel = Long narrative stories published as books
Match the elements of a short story with their definitions:
Match the elements of a short story with their definitions:
Setting = Time and location of the story Character = People or entities involved in the story Plot = Sequence of events in the story Climax = Highest tension point in the story
Match the types of creative nonfiction with their definitions:
Match the types of creative nonfiction with their definitions:
Biography = Life story written by someone else Autobiography = Account of a person's own life News = Substantial information about current events Essay = Brief writing interpreting a specific topic
Match the following literary formats with their characteristics:
Match the following literary formats with their characteristics:
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Match the types of fiction with their format:
Match the types of fiction with their format:
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Match the following types of creative nonfiction with examples:
Match the following types of creative nonfiction with examples:
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Match the elements of a short story with their respective categories:
Match the elements of a short story with their respective categories:
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Flashcards
Spoken Word
Spoken Word
A type of poetry designed to be performed, not read.
Fiction
Fiction
Creative literary work with imaginary events, people, and places.
Chick Lit
Chick Lit
Literary works by women, aimed at women, on women's issues.
Flash Fiction
Flash Fiction
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Speculative Fiction
Speculative Fiction
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Setting
Setting
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Conflict
Conflict
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Denouement
Denouement
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Creative Nonfiction
Creative Nonfiction
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Manga
Manga
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Study Notes
Spoken Word Poetry
- A type of poetry performed on stage, not just read
- Created to be performed for an audience
- A subset of the art of poetry
Fiction
- Creative literary work by an author
- Imaginary events, people, and places
- Purely the author's imagination
Types of Fiction
- Chick Lit: Literary pieces by women authors, about women, and intended for women, addressing issues regarding women.
- Flash Fiction: Short fictional stories under 1500 words
- Speculative Fiction: Fiction genre combining futuristic, supernatural, and imaginative themes
- Novel: Imaginative, long narratives published as books
- Short Story: Fictional stories shorter than novels, often focusing on a few key characters
Elements of Short Story
- Setting: Time and place of the story
- Characters: People, animals, or things in the story
- Plot: Sequence of events
- Conflict: Complication or issues in the story
- Climax: Highest tension point
- Denouement/Resolution: Final outcome
- Point of View: Story's perspective
- Mood: Atmosphere and tone
- Theme: Main ideas and universal truths
- Symbolism: Imagery with deeper meanings
Creative Nonfiction
- Literary writing based on facts, accuracy, and truthfulness
- Compelling, similar style to fiction, but focuses on factual details
- Not imaginary
Types of Creative Nonfiction
- Biography: Life story of a person written by someone else
- Autobiography: Account of the author's own life
- News: Important, significant information about recent events
- Anecdote: Detailed, interesting, amusing account of a real-life event
- Essay: Brief form of writing interpreting a topic or subject
Digi-Fiction
- Combination of online websites, movies/video, and books, read/viewed on a computer
Blog
- Online journal of a writer
- Informative webpage presenting topics, likely random
Manga
- Japanese comic books
- Artistic and storytelling style
- Read right to left
Graphic Novel
- Narrative work with comic content
- Combination of text and images
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Description
Dive into the fascinating world of fiction, including various types such as chick lit, flash fiction, and speculative fiction. Additionally, discover the unique characteristics of spoken word poetry and its performance aspect. This quiz will challenge your understanding of narrative elements and poetry.
