engish 1 Flashcards
RAHHHHHH (35 cards)
has ordinary language with sentences and paragraphs with a natural flow of speech
Prose
uses imaginitive and often rythmic language, different forms such as traditional rythmic schemes to the free verse
Poetry
a brief and amusing story about a real incident
Anecdote
created from the authors imagination, being opposed to facts or real events
Fiction
real and based on facts and real events
Non-fiction
long prose fiction with multiple chapters and larger plots and character development
Novel
is shorter in length than novel and has less development
short story
in between short story and novel in length
Novella
story with animals and moral lessons
fable
is a brief tale that demonstrates a moral lesson or religious principle
Parable
a traditional story that is based on history and tells the origin of things
Legend
story of past events
History
current events and situations
News
expresses adoration
Ode
a short piece of writing that focuses on a particular topic or arguement
Essay
an account of a persons life
Biography
short poems or stories with melody or vocals
Song
a personal record of experiences and thoughts
Diary
an ancient form of storytelling
Metric
poetry that tells a story
Narrative
expresses personal emotions and can be sang as a song
Lyric
meant to be performed in a play or theatrical setting
Dramatic
celebrates the deeds of a legendary hero
Epic
a type if song with repeated chorus
Ballad