Genres
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rachel_howard2 on August 9, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Historical Fiction | ~Sets fictional characters against a historical backdrop ~contains many details about the time period in which it is set |
| Realistic Fiction | ~Deals with events that could actually happen in life ~Represents the burdens, struggles, joys, and happenings of everyday life |
| Adventure | ~The main characters go on a journey involves self discovery and/or the resolution of the conflict |
| Thriller | ~The main characters are usually placed in danger or cause danger ~Suspense is the driving force for the plot and conflict |
| Drama | ~A story usually performed by actors on a stage or before movie or TV cameras ~Contains dialogue- words spoken by the actors ~Contains stage directions- printed in italics ~Tell how the actors should look, move, and speak two basic types are tragedy and comedy |
| Fantasy | ~Contains elements not found in real life ~Involves supernatural elements and imaginary places and creatures |
| Science Fiction | ~Deals with the impact of real science or imaginary super science ~Set on human or alien societies of the past, present, or future |
| Mystery | ~Characters are asked to solve a crime or puzzle ~Character may also have to discover and expose a secret ~The crime, puzzle, or secret is the driving force for the plot |
| Traditional Fiction (Folklore) | ~Reflects the traditional beliefs, customs, stories, songs, and dances of a culture ~Passed down orally over generations ~Types: tall tales, folk songs, myths, legends, and fables |
| Poetry | ~Emphasizes the line as the unit of composition ~Often contains figurative language, rhyme, and stanzas |
| Narrative | ~A story or account of events and experiences written in first person ~Point of view an be true or fictitious |
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