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Fairy tales often feature a fight between good and ______.
Fairy tales often feature a fight between good and ______.
evil
Myths often use imaginative plots and characters to explain how the ______ began.
Myths often use imaginative plots and characters to explain how the ______ began.
world
The moral of a fable is often taught through the actions of ______ that speak and act like humans.
The moral of a fable is often taught through the actions of ______ that speak and act like humans.
animals
Modern fantasy stories are outside the realm of ______.
Modern fantasy stories are outside the realm of ______.
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Literature is defined as the "______ of words."
Literature is defined as the "______ of words."
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Literary fiction often involves ______ criticism, social commentary, and reflections on humanity.
Literary fiction often involves ______ criticism, social commentary, and reflections on humanity.
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There are four literary genres: poetry, drama, ______, and nonfiction.
There are four literary genres: poetry, drama, ______, and nonfiction.
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Mystery fiction, also known as detective fiction, often follows a plot with a detective trying to solve a ______.
Mystery fiction, also known as detective fiction, often follows a plot with a detective trying to solve a ______.
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Creative nonfiction uses the techniques of ______ to tell a true story in an engaging manner.
Creative nonfiction uses the techniques of ______ to tell a true story in an engaging manner.
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One of the characteristics of creative nonfiction is that it retains the author's ______ and biases.
One of the characteristics of creative nonfiction is that it retains the author's ______ and biases.
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In contrast to creative nonfiction, ______ writing aims to convey information efficiently and objectively.
In contrast to creative nonfiction, ______ writing aims to convey information efficiently and objectively.
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______ is a type of nonfiction writing that provides factual information about a person's life.
______ is a type of nonfiction writing that provides factual information about a person's life.
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A ______ is a biography written by the person themselves, offering a firsthand account of their life.
A ______ is a biography written by the person themselves, offering a firsthand account of their life.
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In ______ fiction, the story takes place in a specific historical period, allowing the reader to learn about the everyday life of people in that time.
In ______ fiction, the story takes place in a specific historical period, allowing the reader to learn about the everyday life of people in that time.
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A common feature in mystery stories is ______, where the reader tries to figure out "whodunit" and the suspense gradually builds.
A common feature in mystery stories is ______, where the reader tries to figure out "whodunit" and the suspense gradually builds.
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In fantasy stories, the author creates a ______ world where anything is possible, filled with magic and wonder.
In fantasy stories, the author creates a ______ world where anything is possible, filled with magic and wonder.
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This type of fiction involves the creative use of research to be able to transport readers to another time and place. This time and place may be real, imagined, or a combination of both. ______ is often created with a light-hearted, oftentimes optimistic tone, and most often a satisfying conclusion, romantic fiction highlights love stories between people.
This type of fiction involves the creative use of research to be able to transport readers to another time and place. This time and place may be real, imagined, or a combination of both. ______ is often created with a light-hearted, oftentimes optimistic tone, and most often a satisfying conclusion, romantic fiction highlights love stories between people.
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Stories of this type often portray characters and setting of the western frontier like cowboys, outlaws, and settlers of the American Old West. ______ literally translated as "a novel of education" or "a novel of formation," this form highlights the transition or metamorphosis of a character from youth into adulthood.
Stories of this type often portray characters and setting of the western frontier like cowboys, outlaws, and settlers of the American Old West. ______ literally translated as "a novel of education" or "a novel of formation," this form highlights the transition or metamorphosis of a character from youth into adulthood.
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This type may be a combination of different fiction forms like dystopian, science fiction, and fantasy, or any other combination. The setting may be in a world so unlike the world we live in. ______ is classified under speculative fiction, sci-fi uses elements that do not exist in the real world.
This type may be a combination of different fiction forms like dystopian, science fiction, and fantasy, or any other combination. The setting may be in a world so unlike the world we live in. ______ is classified under speculative fiction, sci-fi uses elements that do not exist in the real world.
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Inspired by both natural science (physics, chemistry, and astronomy) and social sciences (psychology, anthropology, and sociology), sci-fi stories may focus on time travel, space exploration, and societies of the future. ______ is another type of speculative fiction, fantasy has imaginary characters and worlds and may have influences of mythology and folklore which can be appealing to both children and adults alike.
Inspired by both natural science (physics, chemistry, and astronomy) and social sciences (psychology, anthropology, and sociology), sci-fi stories may focus on time travel, space exploration, and societies of the future. ______ is another type of speculative fiction, fantasy has imaginary characters and worlds and may have influences of mythology and folklore which can be appealing to both children and adults alike.
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Another type of speculative fiction, fantasy has imaginary characters and worlds and may have influences of mythology and folklore which can be appealing to both children and adults alike. ______ In contrast to utopian fiction which portrays a world better than the one we have, dystopian fiction depicts a society that is worse than ours.
Another type of speculative fiction, fantasy has imaginary characters and worlds and may have influences of mythology and folklore which can be appealing to both children and adults alike. ______ In contrast to utopian fiction which portrays a world better than the one we have, dystopian fiction depicts a society that is worse than ours.
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In contrast to utopian fiction which portrays a world better than the one we have, dystopian fiction depicts a society that is worse than ours. Dystopian fiction is also another type of science fiction. ______ The world portrayed in magical realism is like our real world but with added magical elements which are considered "natural" in which the story takes place.
In contrast to utopian fiction which portrays a world better than the one we have, dystopian fiction depicts a society that is worse than ours. Dystopian fiction is also another type of science fiction. ______ The world portrayed in magical realism is like our real world but with added magical elements which are considered "natural" in which the story takes place.
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The world portrayed in magical realism is like our real world but with added magical elements which are considered "natural" in which the story takes place. ______ This type of fiction portrays a world very much like ours, with all the elements created as truthful as it can be as it happens in our world.
The world portrayed in magical realism is like our real world but with added magical elements which are considered "natural" in which the story takes place. ______ This type of fiction portrays a world very much like ours, with all the elements created as truthful as it can be as it happens in our world.
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This type of fiction portrays a world very much like ours, with all the elements created as truthful as it can be as it happens in our world. ______ fiction involves the creative use of research to be able to transport readers to another time and place.
This type of fiction portrays a world very much like ours, with all the elements created as truthful as it can be as it happens in our world. ______ fiction involves the creative use of research to be able to transport readers to another time and place.
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Flashcards
Creative Nonfiction
Creative Nonfiction
A genre that tells true stories using literary techniques.
Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Factual writing that is not made up; provides accurate information.
Literary Genres
Literary Genres
Categories that group different types of literary works.
Biography
Biography
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Autobiography
Autobiography
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Historical Fiction
Historical Fiction
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Science Fiction
Science Fiction
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Fantasy
Fantasy
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Fairy Tales
Fairy Tales
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Fables
Fables
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Myths
Myths
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Modern Fantasy
Modern Fantasy
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Fiction
Fiction
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Mystery
Mystery
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Horror
Horror
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Speculative Fiction
Speculative Fiction
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Western
Western
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Dystopian Fiction
Dystopian Fiction
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Romance
Romance
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Bildungsroman
Bildungsroman
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Magical Realism
Magical Realism
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Study Notes
Creative Nonfiction
- Employs literary techniques (narrative, plot, characterization, imagery, dramatization)
- Maintains factual accuracy
- Uses research, interviews, and immersion
- Includes personal essays, memoirs, travel writing, biographies, food writing, literary journalism
- Tells true stories engagingly, conveying author's personality and biases
- Communicates information effectively and objectively
Literary Genres
- Categories used to group different literary works (non-fiction, fiction, poetry)
- Non-fiction is informational, factual material (biographies, autobiographies)
- Fiction allows authors to create entirely made-up stories, including factual information
- Historical fiction: stories set in a specific time period, focusing on everyday life
- Realistic fiction: stories with relatable problems relevant to anyone's life
- Science fiction: explores scientific facts and ethical questions, often futuristic
- Mystery: focuses on solving crimes; high suspense and intrigue
- Fantasy: magical worlds, anything is possible
- Traditional fantasy: includes stories like Cinderella, fairy tales, fables, myths
- Fairy tales: often feature a "good vs. evil" conflict
- Fables and Myths: traditional tales with moral lessons, or explanations about the world
- Modern fantasy: events are outside of reality, but believable
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Test your knowledge of various literary genres and concepts with this engaging quiz. Explore the differences between fiction, nonfiction, and other categories while learning key elements and characteristics of each genre. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand the world of literature!
