Fiction - literature created from the imagination, not presented as fact, though it may be

based on a true story or situation.

Poetry - literature that evokes a concentrated imaginative awareness of experience or a specific
emotional response through language chosen and arranged for its meaning, sound, and
rhythm.
comedy a story about common people with a happy ending
Tragedy in literature is defined as a genre that focuses around a noble character who struggles
against strong external challenges.
Farce is a literary work that contains ridiculous plots, exaggerated characters, and over-the-
top situations for comedic effect.
Melodrama is a dramatic work in which events, plot, and characters are sensationalized to
elicit strong emotional reactions from the audience.
musical drama a film or theatrical production typically of a sentimental or humorous nature
that consists of musical numbers and dialogue based on a unifying plot.
Realistic fiction - is a genre consisting of stories that could have actually occurred to people
or animals in a believable setting.
Mystery is a fiction genre where the nature of an event, usually a murder or other crime,
remains mysterious until the end of the story.
Semi fiction - (not comparable) Partially but not entirely fictional quotations
Not-realistic - not like something that really exists or happens, especially when this is an
intentional feature of the style of something such as a movie or story.
Speculative fiction is a broad umbrella category of fiction that encompasses all the genres
that deliberately depart from realism or from strictly imitating ordinary reality, instead
presenting supernatural, futuristic, and other highly imaginative realms.
Science fiction is a form of fiction that deals principally with the impact of actual or imagined
science upon society or individuals.
The dystopian genre imagines worlds or societies where life is extremely bad because of
deprivation or oppression or terror, and human society is characterized by human misery,
such as squalor, oppression, disease, overcrowding, environmental destruction, or war.
The German word Bildungsroman means “novel of education” or “novel of formation.
Ode - a lyric poem usually marked by exaltation of feeling and style, varying length of line, and
complexity of stanza forms
Riddle - A riddle is a word puzzle in which one player asks a confusing question, and the other
player has to figure out its meaning.
Limerick - a humorous poem five lines long in which the first, second, and fifth lines have one
rhyme and the third and fourth another.
Nursery rhymes - also known as Mother Goose rhymes, can be broadly defined as short songs
and verses often read or sung to, or by, young children.
Memoirs are factual stories about someone's life. 'Memoir' is from the French word mémoire,
which means 'reminiscence' or 'memory.
Literature -majors read and analyze various works of literature, specifically prose, poetry, and
creative nonfiction.
Autobiography - the biography of oneself narrated by oneself. Autobiographical works can take
many forms, from the intimate writings made during life that were not necessarily intended for
publication (including letters, diaries, journals, memoirs, and reminiscences) to a formal book-
length autobiography.
Setting - A setting is the time and geographic location within a narrative, either non-fiction or
fiction. It is a literary element.
Plot - In a literary work, film, or other narrative, the plot is the sequence of events in which
each event affects the next one through the principle of cause-and-effect.
Theme -In contemporary literary studies, a theme is a central topic, subject, or message within
a narrative.
Character - In fiction, a character is a person or other being in a narrative
POV - First-person point of view means that one of the characters in the story will narrate–
give an account–of the story.
Rising action - The rising action presents the events that generate conflict for the main
character(s)
Falling action - The falling action works to unravel the tension at the core of the major
conflict or conflicts in the story and between the characters,
Irony - The falling action works to unravel the tension at the core of the major conflict or
conflicts in the story and between the characters,
Imagery - Imagery is visual symbolism, or figurative language that evokes a mental image or
other kinds of sense impressions, especially in a literary work, but also in other activities such
as psychotherapy.
Tone - In literature, the tone of a literary work expresses the writer's attitude or feelings about
the subject matter and audience.
Conflict - A conflict is a struggle and a clash of interest, opinion, or even principles.
Climax - The climax or turning point of a narrative work is its point of highest tension and
drama, or it is the time when the action starts during which the solution is given.
Symbol - A symbol is a mark, sign, or word that indicates, signifies, or is understood as
representing an idea, object, or relationship.
Exposition - Narrative exposition, now often simply exposition, is the insertion of background
information within a story or narrative.
Foreshadowing is a narrative device in which a storyteller gives an advance hint of what is to
come later in the story.
Third person omniscient - Third person omniscient is the only point of view where we get
more than one character's perspective in a scene.
Dialogue - Dialogue is a written or spoken conversational exchange between two or more
people, and a literary and theatrical form that depicts such an exchange.
Time - is the continued sequence of existence and events that occurs in an apparently
irreversible succession from the past, through the present, and into the future.
Denouement - is a French word that literally means the action of untying, from a verb
meaning to untie.
Flat - A flat character is one that lacks complexity in several facets. The two-dimensional
character's journey is often described as having a flat arc, meaning they don't change from the
beginning of the story to the end.

Static - lacking in movement, action, or change.

Dynamic - characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

Round - a well-developed and complex character with multiple layers, contradictions, and
depth of personality.
Physical setting - the specific location or environment in which a story or narrative takes
place.

Chronological setting - the time period or era in which a story or narrative occurs.

Freytag’s pyramid - a dramatic structure often used to analyze the plot of a story.

Exposition - the introduction or background information that sets the stage for a story,
including the characters, setting, and any necessary context.

Second person - a narrative perspective in which the story is told using "you" as the pronoun,
creating a sense of direct involvement or instruction for the reader.

Moral - a lesson or principle that is conveyed by a literary work and guides the ethical choices
or behaviors of characters or readers.

Narration - the act of telling a story or recounting events.

Rhyme - the repetition of similar sounds at the end of words, often used in poetry to create a
musical or rhythmic effect.

Rhythm - the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in language, often used in poetry to
create a sense of flow or musicality.

Figures of speech - linguistic devices used to add depth, imagery, or emphasis to language,
such as simile, metaphor, personification, and hyperbole.

Free verse - a type of poetry that does not adhere to a strict meter or rhyme scheme, allowing
for more flexibility and freedom in terms of structure and form.

Man vs society - a conflict in which a character or group of characters faces opposition or

struggles against the norms, values, or systems of a larger society or community.

Man vs himself - Man vs himself refers to a conflict within a character's own mind or
emotions.

Man vs culture - a conflict in which a character clashes with the beliefs, traditions, or
expectations of their particular cultural or societal context.

Man vs Nature - a conflict in which a character or characters are pitted against the forces of
nature, such as weather, animals, or the environment itself.

Non-fiction refers to literary or narrative works that are based on real events, people, or
information, rather than being purely imaginary or fictional.

Creative non-fiction - a genre of writing that blends real-life events and facts with literary
techniques to create a compelling and engaging narrative.

Mood - the overall atmosphere or emotional tone of a story, created through the author's use of
setting, language, and character interactions.
Angle - the specific perspective or point of view from which a story or narrative is told, often
influencing the reader's understanding or interpretation of events.

Symbolism - the use of symbols or symbolic elements to represent abstract ideas, concepts, or
qualities.

Sarcasm - the use of ironic or mocking language to convey contempt or ridicule.

Satire - the use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock societal issues and
shortcomings.

Alliteration - the repetition of sounds, typically consonant sounds, at the beginning of words
in a sentence or phrase.

Narrative poetry - a genre of poetry that tells a story, often through the use of characters, plot,
and conflict.

Novel - a long fictional prose narrative that typically explores complex themes, characters, and
plotlines.

Drama - a genre of literature meant to be performed, often involving dialogue and conflict
between characters in a theatrical setting.

Short story - a brief work of fiction that typically focuses on a single incident or character and
often has a surprise ending.

Documentary - a genre of non-fiction filmmaking that presents factual information and real
events, often with a specific focus or message.

Expressive - a term used to describe writing or art that conveys strong emotions, feelings, or
personal experiences.

Creative - a term used to describe writing or art that involves originality, imagination, and the
ability to think outside the box.

Elegy - a mournful and reflective poem or song, often written to lament the dead.

Corridos - a type of narrative folk song or ballad, often telling the stories of heroes, outlaws, or
historical events.

Song - a musical composition that features lyrics and melody, often conveying emotions,
storytelling, or personal experiences.

Sonnets - a type of poetry consisting of 14 lines, typically written in iambic pentameter and
following a specific rhyme scheme.

Folksongs - a type of traditional music that is passed down orally and often reflects the
cultural identity and experiences of a particular community or region
Cinquain - a five-line poetic form with specific syllable counts and often focusing on a single
image or emotion.

Quatrain - a four-line stanza or poem, often with a rhyming pattern, commonly used in various
poetic forms such as sonnets or ballads.

Sexian - a form of poetry consisting of six lines, typically with a specific rhyme scheme or
syllable count.

Tercet - a three-line stanza or poem, often with a specific rhyme scheme, commonly used in
poetic forms such as haikus or terza rimas.

Social poem - a genre of poetry that addresses social issues, critiques societal norms, or
explores themes related to social justice and equality.

Paradox - a literary device that presents contradictory or seemingly impossible statements or

situations in order to provoke deeper thought and contemplation.

Allegory - a literary device that uses symbolic figures, actions, or events to represent abstract
ideas or moral principles.

Metonymy - a literary device that substitutes a word or phrase with another word or phrase
that is closely associated with it.

Expository writing - a form of writing that aims to explain or inform, providing factual
information and logical explanations.

Technical writing - a form of writing that is focused on conveying technical or specialized

information, often in a clear and concise manner.

Mechanical - engineering is a specialized field that involves the design, development, and
maintenance of machinery and mechanical systems.

Creative writing - is a form of writing that emphasizes imagination, storytelling, and artistic
expression.

Irony - a literary device that involves using language or situations to imply the opposite of
what is expected or intended, often for humorous or dramatic effect.