Literary Genres: Creative Non-Fiction, Fiction, Poetry

What does the word "litera" mean in Latin?

What are the different categories of literature called?

Which of these are NOT examples of traditional literary genres?

What literary genre uses verses rather than narrative to express ideas?

Fiction is always based on facts.

What form of fiction uses narration as its foundational structure?

What is the major difference between creative non-fiction and traditional non-fiction?

What Latin word is the root of the term 'fiction'?

Which of these is NOT a form of fiction writing?

Non-fiction should only provide straightforward factual information.

Which of these elements are NOT commonly found in Non-fiction?

What are the two key skills a creative non-fiction writer needs?

Match the following words with their corresponding definitions.

Creative Non-Fiction

Creative non-fiction combines the elements of creativity with factual accuracy.
It differs from other non-fiction forms like academic writing or journalism as the techniques are influenced by fiction.
Creative non-fiction writers need both creative and research skills.
The main goal is to share information while creating a story from factual evidence.
Non-fiction is based on facts and real events.

Fiction

Fiction is a literary genre featuring imagined content.
It is not necessarily based on facts.
Fiction utilizes storytelling through narration.
Conventions differ in subgenres, with variation in setting, characters, conflict, plot, and theme.

Poetry

Poetry is an age-old literary form.
It employs aesthetic and rhythmic language qualities to evoke emotions and meanings.
It frequently uses symbolic representation to convey ideas.
Often uses structure and conventions for diverse interpretations and emotions.

Drama

Drama, typically expressed as a play, includes actors portraying characters in conflicts.
Drama is often intended for performance on stage.
It can be in prose or verse form.
It might manifest as a play, puppet show, dance, or opera.

Literary Genres

Literary genres categorize literature based on form, content, technique, style, and sometimes even length.
Typical traditional genres include epics, tragedies, comedies, and creative non-fiction.
Genres like poetry are characterized by their unique structures such as verses rather than narratives.
Novels are lengthy prose works, while novellas are shorter than novels but longer than short stories.
Short stories are concise narratives focused on a few characters.
Play scripts have stories written to be enacted.
Poems utilize specific language, rhyme, rhythm, and imagery to create images and narratives.

This quiz explores the distinct features of various literary genres, including creative non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and drama. Each genre's characteristics, techniques, and narrative styles are examined to deepen your understanding of how they differ yet intertwine. Test your knowledge on how these genres define storytelling and expression in literature.