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Which figure of speech involves giving human traits to non-living things or abstract ideas?
Which figure of speech involves giving human traits to non-living things or abstract ideas?
What is the term for a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms?
What is the term for a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms?
In which figure of speech is vowel sound repetition used?
In which figure of speech is vowel sound repetition used?
Which literary element represents a character who opposes the protagonist?
Which literary element represents a character who opposes the protagonist?
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What is the term for a figure of speech that creates humor through a word with dual meanings?
What is the term for a figure of speech that creates humor through a word with dual meanings?
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What is the main characteristic that distinguishes poetry from prose?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes poetry from prose?
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Which type of prose primarily deals with historical events?
Which type of prose primarily deals with historical events?
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What type of drama is characterized by humorous elements and often relies on exaggerated situations?
What type of drama is characterized by humorous elements and often relies on exaggerated situations?
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What type of prose serves as an imitation primarily aimed at ridicule?
What type of prose serves as an imitation primarily aimed at ridicule?
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Which characteristic does NOT typically apply to prose?
Which characteristic does NOT typically apply to prose?
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Which of the following types of drama combines elements of both music and theatrical performance?
Which of the following types of drama combines elements of both music and theatrical performance?
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What type of prose provides an analysis of literary works?
What type of prose provides an analysis of literary works?
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What descriptor best fits a story that ends sadly?
What descriptor best fits a story that ends sadly?
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What is the main characteristic that distinguishes tragicomedy from traditional drama or comedy?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes tragicomedy from traditional drama or comedy?
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Which of the following best describes a graphic novel?
Which of the following best describes a graphic novel?
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Which type of literature combines three media: book, movie/video, and internet website?
Which type of literature combines three media: book, movie/video, and internet website?
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What defines 'Chick Lit' as a literary genre?
What defines 'Chick Lit' as a literary genre?
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What is the significance of hyper poetry in the realm of literature?
What is the significance of hyper poetry in the realm of literature?
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Which type of figure of speech uses comparisons introduced by 'like' or 'as'?
Which type of figure of speech uses comparisons introduced by 'like' or 'as'?
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How can flash fiction be described in terms of narrative style?
How can flash fiction be described in terms of narrative style?
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What aspect differentiates creative non-fiction from traditional fiction?
What aspect differentiates creative non-fiction from traditional fiction?
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Study Notes
Prose & Poetry
- Prose is derived from the Latin expression prosa oratio which means straightforward or direct speech.
- Poetry is derived from the Greek poiesis which means "to make."
- Prose is everyday writing and is expressed in straightforward language. Sentences are arranged in paragraphs. No line breaks.
- Poetry is expressing something special in an artistic way. The language is more expressive. Lines are arranged in stanzas. Line breaks are used.
Kinds of Prose
- Historical Prose: Prose that deals with historical events.
- Scientific Prose: Prose that deals with the subject of science.
- Satirical Prose: Prose that ridicules the vices and follies of men.
- Current Publications: Books, magazines, or newspapers.
- Literary Criticism: The analysis of literary works.
- Book Review: An article dealing with the contents of a book.
- Philosophy: Deals with processes governing thought and conduct.
- Travel: Written account of trips.
- Parody: Imitation of another author's work where the main objective is ridicule.
- Anecdote: A brief narrative concerning a particular individual.
Drama
- Drama is a composition in verse or prose intended to portray life or character or to tell a story, usually involving conflicts and emotions through action and dialogue. Typically designed for theatrical performance. The word drama means "action" in Greek.
Types of Drama
- Comedy: Usually humorous plays.
- Farce: A type of broad comedy. Depends less on a narrative storyline and more on physical humor, sight gags, and silly jokes.
- Opera: Dramas in which the characters sing each line rather than speaking. The entire production is set to a musical score.
- Melodrama: Tell a serious story in serious ways.
- Musical Drama: Opera and Musical drama can easily be put into the same category.
- Tragedy: The ending will be sad. There is more to a tragedy than a play with no happy ending.
- Tragicomedies: More complex than a drama with a few jokes, or a comedy with a serious scene.
Literary Genres
- Illustrated Novel: Story told through text and illustrated images.
- Digi-Fiction: Triple media literature that combines book, movie/video, and internet website.
- Graphic Novel: Narrative work in which the story is conveyed to the reader using a comic form.
- Manga: Japanese word for comics. A generic term for all comic books and graphic novels originally published in Japan.
- Doodle Fiction: Literary presentation where the author incorporates doodle writing, drawings, and handwritten graphics in place of traditional font.
- Text-Talk Novels: Stories told almost entirely in dialogue, simulating social network exchanges.
- Chick Lit or Chick Literature: Typically features a female protagonist whose femininity is heavily thermalizing in the plot.
- Flash Fiction: A style of fictional literature of extreme brevity.
- Six-Word Flash Fiction: A short narrative that can have all of the emotional themes of longer stories.
- Creative Non-Fiction: A genre of writing that uses literary styles and techniques to create factually accurate narratives.
- Science Fiction: A genre of speculative fiction dealing with imaginative concepts such as futuristic science and technology, space travel, time travel, faster than light travel, a parallel universe and extra-terrestrial life.
- Blog: A weblog, a website containing short articles called posts that are changed regularly.
- Hyper Poetry: Digital poetry that uses links and hypertext mark-up.
Figures of Speech
- A figure of speech is a word or phrase that possesses a separate meaning from its literal definition. It can be a metaphor or simile designed to make a comparison.
- A figure of speech can be the repetition of alliteration or the exaggeration of hyperbole to provide a dramatic effect.
Types of Figures of Speech
- Simile: Two things which are completely unlocked are compared with each other. A simile is introduced by words such as like, so, as etc.
- Metaphor: Two unlike or different things or ideas are compared. It is an informal or implied simile in which the words like or as are avoided.
- Personification: Non-living things, abstract ideas or qualities are mentioned as humans or living things.
- Apostrophe: The writer mentions the absent or inanimate objects as alive and writes about them.
- Oxymoron: Two words are used together in a sentence but they seem to be in contrast with each other. An oxymoron is a figure of speech that willingly uses two differing ideas.
- Hyperbole: Words are used to exaggerate what you mean or emphasize a point.
- Pun: Generally used in plays where one word has two different meanings. It is used to create humor.
- Alliteration: A series of words that commence with the same letter.
- Onomatopoeia: The word is used to describe a sound.
- Anaphora: When many phrases or verses start with the same word.
- Assonance: Repetition of vowel sounds.
- Synecdoche: If a part is represented by a whole or a whole is represented by a part.
Elements of Fiction
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Character: A person, or sometimes even an animal, who takes part in the action of a short story or other literary work.
- Round Character: A complex and well-developed character. They are often the protagonists in a story.
- Flat Character: A character that is not as developed as a round character. They often have one or two key traits and don't change much throughout the story.
- Protagonist: The main character in a story.
- Antagonist: The character who opposes the protagonist.
- Internal Conflict: A struggle within a character's own mind.
- Interpersonal Conflict: A struggle between two or more characters.
- External Conflict: A struggle between a character and an outside force.
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This quiz explores the fundamental differences between prose and poetry, highlighting their definitions and characteristics. You'll also discover various kinds of prose, including historical, scientific, and satirical prose. Test your knowledge on the elements that define these two important forms of writing.
