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What is the term for a literary work that is not valued for its literary merit?
What is the term for a literary work that is not valued for its literary merit?
pulp
What is the term for a type of fiction that is based on speculation about the future?
What is the term for a type of fiction that is based on speculation about the future?
science fiction
What is the term for a short narrative that is often humorous and often features non-human characters?
What is the term for a short narrative that is often humorous and often features non-human characters?
fable
What is the term for a writer who writes novels?
What is the term for a writer who writes novels?
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What is the term for a type of poem that is written in praise of a person or thing?
What is the term for a type of poem that is written in praise of a person or thing?
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What is the term for a book that is an autobiography written by someone who is not a professional writer?
What is the term for a book that is an autobiography written by someone who is not a professional writer?
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What is the term for a book that is a collection of maps?
What is the term for a book that is a collection of maps?
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What is the term for a writer who writes humorous works?
What is the term for a writer who writes humorous works?
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Study Notes
Literary Terms
- Fiction: belles-lettres, художня проза
- Non-fiction: includes autobiography, encyclopedia, textbook, manual, atlas, cookery book, travel guide
- Literary work: a piece of literature, літературний твір
- Manuscript: рукопис
- Classic: a classic work of literature, класичний твір
- Collection: a set of works, набір робіт
- Pulp: low-quality literature, неякісна література
Genres
- Prose: novel, short story, comedy, horror, love, ghost, murder/detective story
- Poetry: poem, lyric, pamphlet, sonnet, ode, ballad, elegy, limerick
- Drama: play, comedy, tragedy, history
Writers and Writing
- Author: writer, novelist, dramatist, playwright, poet, tragedian, comedian, essayist, biographer
- Describing a book: beautifully written, readable, bestseller, slow-moving, heavy-going
- Describing writing: imaginative, conservative, well-established, promising, outstanding
Evaluation of Writing
- Positive: entertaining, informative, absorbing, witty, moving, powerful, profound
- Negative: poorly written, dull, unoriginal, hackneyed, pompous, sentimental, rambling, superficial
- Neutral: light, heavy reading, unputdownable
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Test your knowledge of literary terms, genres, and types of written works. From fiction to non-fiction, classics to modern genres, show off your expertise!
