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What is the main characteristic of a novelette compared to a novel?
Which type of prose involves a narrative with one plot and one single impression that can be read in one sitting?
What is the main purpose of a fable as mentioned in the text?
In prose, which type of writing deals with something invented, imagined, or feigned to be true?
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Which prose type typically revolves around the activities of gods and heroes, aiming to explain natural phenomena or cultural practices?
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What distinguishes a legend from other types of prose narratives?
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What distinguishes a parable from an anecdote?
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What differentiates non-fiction from fiction?
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What is the key characteristic of poetry?
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What distinguishes narrative poetry from other forms of poetry?
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What distinguishes an epic poem from other narrative poems?
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What defines an editorial in non-fiction writing?
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Study Notes
Types of Prose
- Prose is written in the common flow of conversation in sentences and paragraphs
- There are two main categories of prose: fiction and non-fiction
Fiction
- Something invented, imagined, or feigned to be true
- Types of fiction:
- Novel: a long narrative divided into chapters and events with a complicated plot and many characters
- Novelette: a narrative shorter than a novel but longer than a short story
- Short Story: a narrative involving one or more characters, one plot, and one single impression
Types of Short Story
- Fable: a fictitious narrative that deals with animals and inanimate things who speak and act like people, aiming to enlighten children's minds
- Legend: a fictitious narrative usually about origins
- Myth: a traditional sacred story revolving around the activities of gods and heroes, aiming to explain a natural phenomenon or cultural practice
- Parable: a story usually taken from the Bible that illustrates a principle, usually by setting forth the application of the principle to something familiar to the audience
- Anecdote: a product of the writer's imagination, aiming to bring out a lesson to the reader
Non-Fiction
- Represents truth and accuracy regarding information, events, and/or people
- Types of non-fiction:
- Essay: expresses the viewpoint or opinion of the writer about a particular problem or event
- Biography: a personal account of a person's life written by another person
- Autobiography: an account of a person's life written by the person himself or herself
- News: a report of everyday events in society, government, science, and industry, and accidents happening nationally or not
- Editorial: a statement or article by a news organization, newspaper, or magazine that expresses the opinion of the editor, editorial board, or publisher
- Oration: a formal treatment of a subject, intended to be spoken in public, appealing to the intellect, will, or emotions of the audience
- Diary: a daily record of events in a person's life
- Journal: a record of reaction or emotion
Poetry
- A type of literature based on the interplay of words and rhythms
- Often employs rhyme and meter
- Classification of poetry:
- Narrative: a form of poetry that tells a story through verses
- Has plot, characters, and settings
- Does not need rhyme
- Epic: a long narrative poem that is usually about heroic deeds and events significant to the culture of the poet
- Narrative: a form of poetry that tells a story through verses
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Description
This quiz covers different types of prose, focusing on fiction categories such as novels and novelettes. It provides examples and descriptions of each category to help understand the distinctions.
