16 Questions
Which genre of literature combines book, movie/video, and internet website, engaging in navigation, reading, and viewing in all three formats?
Digi Fictions
What distinguishes Manga from other forms of literature?
It is right-to-left rather than left-to-right
Which genre of literature features longer stories than comic books, ranging anywhere from forty-eight to five hundred pages?
Graphic Novel
Which form of digital literature features doodle drawings and handwritten graphics in place of traditional fonts, looking like a story diary with some humorous elements?
Doodle Fiction
Which genre of literature features fiction in which the “Laws” of that world are different than ours, including Speculative, Historical, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Horror?
Speculative Fiction
Where are the earliest examples of Hypertext Poetry found?
Online
What is the main focus of Chick Lit?
Hero-centered fiction narratives
Which literary work is set during the Trojan War and the siege of the city of Troy?
Iliad
Which figure of speech compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'?
Simile
What is the main characteristic of a palindrome?
Repetition of the same word spelled frontwards and backwards
Which literary genre involves blurring of fact and fiction, also known as 'faction'?
(Auto)biography
'It’s raining cats and dogs' is an example of which figure of speech?
Idiom
'He is a pig' is an example of which figure of speech?
Metaphor
'The moon looked down at me' is an example of which figure of speech?
Personification
'Jumbo shrimp' is an example of which figure of speech?
'Oxymoron'
'The captain commands one hundred sails' is an example of which figure of speech?
'Synecdoche'
Study Notes
Literary Genres and Forms
- Transmedia Literature: Combines books, movies/videos, and websites, allowing navigation and engagement across all three formats.
- Manga: Distinguished by its distinctive art style, panel layout, and cultural themes, typically read from right to left, setting it apart from Western comics.
- Graphic Novels: Feature longer narratives than comic books, with lengths ranging from forty-eight to five hundred pages, allowing for in-depth storytelling.
- Doodle Literature: A form of digital literature characterized by doodle drawings and handwritten graphics, resembling a story diary with humorous elements.
Fictional Landscapes
- Speculative Fiction: Encompasses genres where the world's "Laws" differ from reality, including Speculative, Historical, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Horror.
Poetic Forms and Examples
- Hypertext Poetry: Earliest examples found in online digital formats, utilizing hyperlinks to enhance reading experiences.
Chick Lit Focus
- Chick Lit: Primarily explores themes around women’s experiences, relationships, and personal growth, often with a humorous or lighthearted tone.
Classic Literary Works
- The Iliad: Set during the Trojan War, detailing the siege of the city of Troy and its legendary heroes.
Figures of Speech
- Simile: Compares two unlike things using "like" or "as" (e.g., "as brave as a lion").
- Palindrome: A word or phrase that reads the same backward and forward (e.g., "racecar").
- Faction: Blurs the lines between fact and fiction, combining elements of both in storytelling.
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Idioms:
- "It’s raining cats and dogs": An example of hyperbole, suggesting heavy rain.
- "He is a pig": A metaphor comparing someone’s perceived traits to a pig.
- "The moon looked down at me": Personification attributing human qualities to the moon.
- "Jumbo shrimp": An example of oxymoron, combining contradictory terms.
- "The captain commands one hundred sails": Synecdoche, where a part represents the whole.
Explore the emerging genres of Digi Fictions, which combine books, movies/videos, and internet websites, and Graphic Novels, which are longer comics with complete single stories. Learn about their unique formats, lengths, and examples like 'Osyana' and 'Ella Arcangel'.
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