Literary Genres Short story poetry drama novels Short

Literary Genres Short story, poetry, drama, novels

Short Story What makes a short story? A short story is a work of fiction, usually written in prose. Often depicting few characters and concentrating a “single effect or mood. ”

Short Story Write this down 1. 2. 3. 4. Written in narrative prose Few characters Concentrates on one mood or message Has a plot

Poetry O A composition in verse, especially one that is characterized by a highly developed artistic form and by the use of heightened language and rhythm to express an intensely imaginative interpretation of the subject.

Poetry Write this down 1. 2. 3. 4. Uses verse instead of prose Artistic, heightened language Usually includes some kind of rhythm or meter Uses techniques such as IMAGERY, metaphor, alliteration, simile, personification

Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented by dialogue and is meant to be performed.

Drama Write this down 1. 2. 3. Is written to be performed Uses stage directions and dialogue Can include music or dance as part of the representation

Types of Drama (examples) O Plays - Harvey by Mary Chase, Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare O Teleplays - “Sorry, Right Number” by Stephen King O Musicals – West Side Story, Singing in the Rain, Wicked O Opera - The Marriage of Figaro

Novel A novel is a long prose narrative that usually describes fictional characters and events in the form of a sequential story.

Novel Write this down 1. 2. 3. 4. Fiction (novel - new, original) Longer in length Has a complex sequence of events - plot Strong character portrayals