Characteristics of NOVELS PLAYS SHORT STORIES POEMS NOVELS

NOVELS Long works of fiction (a made up story) generally 200 pages or more.

p Use five main literary elements: Plot~ sequence of events that take place in

PLAYS Follows the format of novels ~ plot, characterization, setting, conflict, and theme p

Uses natural dialogue to reveal the characters. p All elements of drama are used:

SHORT STORIES Can usually be read in one sitting. p There are four major

These stories typically have an abrupt beginning, with the story starting in the middle

POETRY A form of literature that may be spoken or written. p Emphasizes rhythm,

Oldest forms of poetry are: epic ~ long narrative poem centered around a hero

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Characteristics of ……. NOVELS PLAYS SHORT STORIES POEMS

NOVELS Long works of fiction (a made up story) generally 200 pages or more. p Most flexible type of literature. May have the excitement of drama, commentary (information) of an essay and imagery of poetry. p

p Use five main literary elements: Plot~ sequence of events that take place in a story Characters~ have complex and complete personalities Conflict~ makes the reader care about the story Setting~ the time and place the story occurs Theme~ is the major idea the author is trying to get across the reader

PLAYS Follows the format of novels ~ plot, characterization, setting, conflict, and theme p Organized into acts or scenes as transitional devices not paragraphs and chapters. p Rarely does the narrator speak directly to the audience p

Uses natural dialogue to reveal the characters. p All elements of drama are used: stage directions, scene settings, ect… p Created primarily to be presented in public, not read silently. p Types of Plays: comedy, tragedy, and histories. p

SHORT STORIES Can usually be read in one sitting. p There are four major literary elements in use: plot, setting, characters, and theme p Focuses on one incident or problem, single plot, single setting over a short period of time, and limited number of characters p

These stories typically have an abrupt beginning, with the story starting in the middle of the action. p Plots of S. S. have a climax, crisis and turning-point. p Endings of many S. S. are just as abrupt and may not have a moral or practical lesson. Read only for enjoyment. p

POETRY A form of literature that may be spoken or written. p Emphasizes rhythm, sound, and imagery. p

Oldest forms of poetry are: epic ~ long narrative poem centered around a hero lyric~ short poem expressing intense emotion p Characteristic that makes poetry different, use of many kinds of repetition. p

Examples of Short Stories

Examples of Novels

Examples of Plays

Poetry

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