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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of literary fiction?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of literary fiction?
- It may contain social commentary or political criticism.
- It often focuses on the inner story of a character.
- It prioritizes plot over character development. (correct)
- It is often considered to have artistic value and literary merit.
Which of the following is NOT a common theme found in horror fiction?
Which of the following is NOT a common theme found in horror fiction?
- Love and romance (correct)
- Evil spirits
- Fear itself
- The afterlife
What is a key characteristic of thriller fiction?
What is a key characteristic of thriller fiction?
- Focus on character development over plot
- The use of plot twists and cliffhangers (correct)
- Emphasis on humor and lightheartedness
- Exploration of historical events and settings
Which of the following is an example of a historical fiction novel?
Which of the following is an example of a historical fiction novel?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of fiction?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of fiction?
What is the primary difference between literary fiction and mystery fiction?
What is the primary difference between literary fiction and mystery fiction?
Which of the following is a characteristic shared by both thriller and horror fiction?
Which of the following is a characteristic shared by both thriller and horror fiction?
What is the role of a detective in mystery fiction?
What is the role of a detective in mystery fiction?
What is the main focus of literary fiction?
What is the main focus of literary fiction?
Which characteristic is typical of mystery fiction?
Which characteristic is typical of mystery fiction?
What distinguishes horror fiction from other fiction types?
What distinguishes horror fiction from other fiction types?
Which of the following is an example of a thriller novel?
Which of the following is an example of a thriller novel?
Historical fiction primarily relies on what aspect to create its narrative?
Historical fiction primarily relies on what aspect to create its narrative?
What type of themes would you expect in horror fiction?
What type of themes would you expect in horror fiction?
Which of the following best describes the narrative style of thriller fiction?
Which of the following best describes the narrative style of thriller fiction?
What is a common characteristic of realistic fiction?
What is a common characteristic of realistic fiction?
Which of these authors is best known for their contribution to horror literature?
Which of these authors is best known for their contribution to horror literature?
What is a major theme commonly explored in literary fiction?
What is a major theme commonly explored in literary fiction?
Study Notes
Fiction Categories
- Fiction has three categories: realistic, non-realistic, and semi-fiction
- MasterClass (2019) classifies fiction into 14 different forms
Literary Fiction
- Refers to literary works with artistic value and literary merit
- Typically character-driven, focusing on the inner story of the character
- Often includes political criticism, social commentary, and reflections on humanity
- Example: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Mystery
- Also known as detective fiction
- Follows a plot with a detective as character or someone playing detective
- Includes suspense, anticipation, and unexpected turns with satisfying conclusions
- Example: The Hounds of Baskerville by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Thriller
- Characterized by dark, mysterious, and suspenseful plots
- Rarely utilizes humor, but highlights techniques like plot twists, red herrings, and cliffhangers
- Keeps readers guessing until the very end
- Example: The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn
Horror
- Written to shock, startle, scare, and even repulse the readers
- Creates a horrifying sense of dread and may include characters like ghosts, vampires, werewolves, witches, and monsters
- Themes may be of death, demons, evil spirits, the afterlife, and even fear itself
- Example: Frankenstein by Mary W. Shelley
- Mary W. Shelley is considered the mother of horror literature
Historical Fiction
- Involves the creative use of research to transport readers to another time and place
- May use real events in history and characters who were historical figures
- May be set in a real or imagined time and place, or a combination of both
- Example: The Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
Romance
- Created with a light-hearted, oftentimes optimistic tone
- Highlights love stories between people and often has a satisfying conclusion
- Example: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Western
- Portrays characters and setting of the western frontier like cowboys, outlaws, and settlers of the American Old West
- Relies mostly on the specific locale, culture, and language of that era in history
- Example: Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
Fiction Categories
- Fiction has three categories: realistic, non-realistic, and semi-fiction
- MasterClass (2019) classifies fiction into 14 different forms
Literary Fiction
- Refers to literary works with artistic value and literary merit
- Typically character-driven, focusing on the inner story of the character
- Often includes political criticism, social commentary, and reflections on humanity
- Example: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Mystery
- Also known as detective fiction
- Follows a plot with a detective as character or someone playing detective
- Includes suspense, anticipation, and unexpected turns with satisfying conclusions
- Example: The Hounds of Baskerville by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Thriller
- Characterized by dark, mysterious, and suspenseful plots
- Rarely utilizes humor, but highlights techniques like plot twists, red herrings, and cliffhangers
- Keeps readers guessing until the very end
- Example: The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn
Horror
- Written to shock, startle, scare, and even repulse the readers
- Creates a horrifying sense of dread and may include characters like ghosts, vampires, werewolves, witches, and monsters
- Themes may be of death, demons, evil spirits, the afterlife, and even fear itself
- Example: Frankenstein by Mary W. Shelley
- Mary W. Shelley is considered the mother of horror literature
Historical Fiction
- Involves the creative use of research to transport readers to another time and place
- May use real events in history and characters who were historical figures
- May be set in a real or imagined time and place, or a combination of both
- Example: The Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
Romance
- Created with a light-hearted, oftentimes optimistic tone
- Highlights love stories between people and often has a satisfying conclusion
- Example: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Western
- Portrays characters and setting of the western frontier like cowboys, outlaws, and settlers of the American Old West
- Relies mostly on the specific locale, culture, and language of that era in history
- Example: Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
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Explore the world of fiction, its categories, and forms, including literary fiction, realistic, non-realistic, and semi-fiction.
