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Which subgenre of fiction is characterized by settings based on real people and events in the past?
Which subgenre of fiction is characterized by settings based on real people and events in the past?
- Fantasy
- Science Fiction
- Realistic Fiction
- Historical Fiction (correct)
What is the primary function of informational writing?
What is the primary function of informational writing?
- To explain something or give information (correct)
- To detail someone's life story
- To influence the reader's opinion
- To entertain the reader with a narrative
In which genre would you find stories once passed down orally?
In which genre would you find stories once passed down orally?
- Folklore (correct)
- Drama
- Fiction
- Poetry
Which form of writing is primarily written in script format and consists of characters and dialogues?
Which form of writing is primarily written in script format and consists of characters and dialogues?
What defines persuasive writing?
What defines persuasive writing?
What type of fiction includes aliens, robots, and futuristic technology?
What type of fiction includes aliens, robots, and futuristic technology?
Which of the following is NOT a subgenre of poetry?
Which of the following is NOT a subgenre of poetry?
What distinguishes fantasy from other genres?
What distinguishes fantasy from other genres?
What is the purpose of the spine in a book?
What is the purpose of the spine in a book?
Which part of a book provides a brief overview of the content and other related works?
Which part of a book provides a brief overview of the content and other related works?
What information can be typically found on the front cover of a book?
What information can be typically found on the front cover of a book?
What is included in the back cover of a book?
What is included in the back cover of a book?
How does knowledge of book parts assist readers?
How does knowledge of book parts assist readers?
What type of information is typically found on the Title Page of a book?
What type of information is typically found on the Title Page of a book?
What is the main function of the Table of Contents in a book?
What is the main function of the Table of Contents in a book?
Which part provides definitions for terms used throughout the book?
Which part provides definitions for terms used throughout the book?
What information is typically found on the title page of a book?
What information is typically found on the title page of a book?
Which role is responsible for writing the content of a book?
Which role is responsible for writing the content of a book?
What is the primary purpose of the glossary in a book?
What is the primary purpose of the glossary in a book?
What does the Index of a book help the reader with?
What does the Index of a book help the reader with?
Which component appears after the title page and contains the copyright date?
Which component appears after the title page and contains the copyright date?
What is the function of an illustrator in a book?
What is the function of an illustrator in a book?
Why is referencing important when using ideas from a book?
Why is referencing important when using ideas from a book?
What information does the ISBN provide for a book?
What information does the ISBN provide for a book?
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Study Notes
Parts of a Book
- The front cover displays the title, edition, illustrator, publisher, place of publication and the author(s).
- The spine is the part visible when the book is on a shelf.
- The back cover includes a blurb, ISBN, publisher, place of publication and website/email address.
- The blurb provides information about the book, writers, users, other related books, and the publisher.
- The title page is the first page of a book. It includes the title, author, illustrator, publisher, and year of publication.
- The copyright or imprint page appears after the title page and includes the publisher's name, place of publication, and the copyright date.
- The Author writes the book, and an Editor edits and organizes the book.
- The Illustrator creates pictures in books.
- The table of contents lists chapters, modules, units and their page numbers.
- The glossary defines new words used in the book.
- The index is an alphabetical list of topics and their page numbers.
Referencing a Book
- Referencing is essential when borrowing ideas from books to avoid plagiarism.
Genres and Subgenres
- There are five main genres: non-fiction, fiction, folklore, drama, and poetry.
- There are fifteen sub-genres.
- Fiction: Realistic Fiction (no fantasy), Historical Fiction (set in the past), Science Fiction (aliens, robots, spaceships), and Fantasy (monsters, magic, superpowers).
- Non-Fiction: Informational Writing, Persuasive Writing, Biography (someone else's life), and Autobiography (writer's own life story).
- Drama: Comedy, Tragedy, Folklore: Fairy Tale, Legend, Tall Tale, Myth, and Fable.
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