Literary Genres in 21st Century Literature
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Literary Genres in 21st Century Literature

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Which activity is preferred by those who enjoy reading?

  • Collecting books (correct)
  • Watching movies
  • Drawing manga
  • Writing stories (correct)
  • What type of adaptation is likely to evoke strong emotions in those who love books?

  • Movies based on novels (correct)
  • Animated series
  • Documentaries
  • Reality shows
  • Which genre is likely to resonate with someone who loves tragic stories?

  • Science fiction
  • Horror films
  • Documentaries about life (correct)
  • Romantic comedies
  • What is a common interest for those who prefer watching movies instead of reading books?

    <p>Watching action films</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic best describes someone devoted to reading books?

    <p>They often invest in unique genres</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of story is unpopular among avid readers who dislike reading?

    <p>Tragic stories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activity might someone who collects books likely participate in?

    <p>Attending book fairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which series is mentioned as a favorite among viewers who enjoy specific genres?

    <p>The Amazing Spider-Man</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a mnemonic device primarily used for?

    <p>Assisting memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which literary genre combines text and visual elements?

    <p>Illustrated novels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technological advancement has influenced 21st-century literature?

    <p>The internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is thick mucus produced in the respiratory passages referred to as?

    <p>Phlegm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the literary works from the 21st century?

    <p>They include a variety of styles and themes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes subtle shading in an artistic context?

    <p>Delicate or precise details</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of narratives in comic book formats?

    <p>They convey stories using a combination of visuals and text.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the passage between rows of seats or shelves known as?

    <p>Aisle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is often used to refer to comics created by American artists in manga style?

    <p>Ameri-manga</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does flash fiction typically focus on?

    <p>Brevity and conciseness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key characteristic of chick lit?

    <p>Humor and lightheartedness regarding modern womanhood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining feature of blog narratives?

    <p>Stories told almost entirely in dialogue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What genre does speculative fiction encompass?

    <p>Imaginative concepts like space travel and extraterrestrial life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of doodle writing in literary presentations?

    <p>To enhance the story and add humor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of stories might feature a female protagonist whose womanhood is central to the plot?

    <p>Chick lit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activity involves creating a bingo card related to reading and watching experiences?

    <p>An interactive classroom exercise to engage with classmates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Literary Genres

    • Mnemonic device - memory aid tool or pattern
    • Aisle - passage between rows of seats or shelves
    • Bologna - type of sausage or processed lunch meat
    • Subtle - delicate or precise, difficult to notice or analyze
    • Phlegm - thick mucus produced in the respiratory passages

    21st Century Literature

    • Illustrated novels combine text and visual elements, enhancing or complementing the narrative.
    • Comics - narrative work conveyed using comic form, encompassing non-fiction works, short stories, and fictional stories across genres.
    • Manga - Japanese word for comics; used in English-speaking world as a generic term for all comic books and graphic novels originally published in Japan; considered an artistic and storytelling style.
    • Ameri-manga - comics created by American artists in manga style.
    • Blog, email, IM format narratives - stories told almost entirely in dialogue, simulating social network exchanges.
    • Doodle writing - literary presentation where the author incorporates doodle writing and drawings, and handwritten graphics in place of traditional font.
    • Chick-lit - genre fiction addressing issues of modern womanhood, often humorously and lightheartedly. Typically features a female protagonist whose womanhood is heavily emphasized in the plot.
    • Flash fiction - type of very short story, typically focusing on brevity and conciseness, often telling a complete narrative in a few hundred words or less. Flash fiction usually ranges from 100 to 1,000 words, though some variations go as low as 50 words or even fewer.
    • Science fiction - genre of speculative fiction dealing with imaginative concepts such as futuristic science and technology, space travel, time travel, faster than light travel, parallel universes and extraterrestrial life. Often explores the potential consequences of scientific and other innovations and has been called a “Literature of Ideas”.
    • Blog - website containing short articles called posts that are changed regularly. Some blogs are written by one person containing their own opinions, interests and experiences, while others are written by many different people.

    Bingo Card

    • Use a half sheet of paper to create a bingo card that contains prompts related to reading and watching experiences.
    • Walk around the room and talk to classmates. For each prompt on your bingo card, find someone who fits the description and have them write their name in the corresponding box on your card.
    • Each classmate can only sign one box on your card. You need to interact with multiple people.

    Bingo Card Prompts

    • Loves to collect books
    • Has watched Harry Potter series
    • Loves reading manga / watching anime
    • Prefers watching movies over reading books
    • Loves to read books over watching movies
    • Loves doodle art
    • Cried over a movie
    • Prefers action genres
    • **Has read 5 and above stories from Wattpad **
    • Loves rom-com genres
    • Has watched the amazing spider-man
    • Invested in AU (alternative universe)
    • Fond of reading true to life stories
    • Hates tragic stories
    • Loves reading books
    • Has the potential to be a writer
    • Cried over a book
    • Hates reading
    • Read a book that was made into a movie
    • Loves reading books
    • Watched a movie adaptation of a 21st-century book
    • Book-worm
    • Loves Haikyuu!!

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    Explore the diverse literary genres that have emerged in the 21st century. This quiz covers illustrated novels, comics, manga, and more, highlighting their unique characteristics and contributions to storytelling. Test your knowledge and discover new forms of narrative in contemporary literature.

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