Genres in Fiction

Question 1

literary form with the goal of representing reality as faithfully as possible. Its genesis in Western literature was a reaction against the sentimentality and extreme emotionalism of the works written during the Romantic literary movement, which championed feelings and emotional expression.

Some techniques include writing in vernacular (conversational language), using specific dialects, and placing an emphasis on character rather than plot.

Answer 1

Realism

Question 2

uses sarcasm, irony, and humor as social criticism to lampoon human folly. Unlike realism, which intends to depict reality as it exists without exaggeration, this genre often involves creating situations or ideas that deliberately exaggerate reality to appear ridiculous to illuminate flawed behaviors.

Answer 2

Satire

Question 3

any composition that tells a story. They have characters, settings, and a structure. They may be fiction or nonfiction stories and may follow a linear or nonlinear structure. Their purpose is generally to entertain, but nonfiction ones can be informative, as well. They also appear in a variety of structures and formats.

Answer 3

Narratives

Question 4

explain how the world works, its creation, and human behavior exist in most ancient cultures and continue to influence modern cultures.

Answer 4

Myths

Question 5

stories that have withstood time and are usually popular in a particular region or culture. They often depict the clever success of a common person, though the story may, alternatively, end poorly for the protagonist.

Answer 5

Folktales

Question 6

short, didactic stories that typically feature imaginary creatures or talking animals.

Answer 6

Fables

Question 7

stories that typically focus on one character and highlight their victory over a particular enemy or obstacle.

Answer 7

Legends