Praxis II: English Language Arts: Content Knowledge (5038) Literary 100% Correct

Praxis II: English Language Arts: Content Knowledge (5038) Literary 100% Correct Fiction Literature in the form of prose, especially short stories and novels, that describes imaginary events and people. Literary Nonfiction Creative nonfiction that uses literary styles and techniques to create factually accurate narratives Narrative Nonfiction Information based on fact that is presented in a format which tells a story Historical Fiction A literary genre in which the plot takes place in a setting located in the past Realistic Fiction A story that can actually happen and is true to real life Gothic Fiction Grotesque, violent, mysterious, and supernatural Science Fiction Fiction based on imagined future scientific or technological advances and major social or environmental changes. Frequently portrays space or time travel and life on other planets. Story An account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment Drama An exciting, emotional, or unexpected series of events or set of circumstances. The main character sustains the action in the plot while the antagonist serves as the opposing element through the plot. Poetry A literary work in which special intensity is given to the expression of feelings and ideas by the use of distinctive style and rhythm Essay A short piece of writing on a particular subject Autobiography Gives the history of a person's life, written or told by that person. Biography An account of someone's life written by someone else Allegory A story in which each aspect of the story has a symbolic meaning outside the tale itself. It can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning. Mystery A type of fiction in which a detective or other professional solves a crime or series of crimes Epistolary Novel Novel written in the form of letters Satire A literary work that criticizes human misconduct through humor or irony. Folk Tale A tale circulated by word of mouth among the common folk. Have a moral or teach a lesson. Rule of three Fairy Tale Usually begins with "Once upon a time..." Fantasy Good vs. Evil Magical Happy Endings Teach a lesson or have a theme Ex. Cinderella Fantasy The forming of mental images with strange or other worldly settings or characters Tall Tale A humorous story with blatant exaggerations, swaggering heroes who do the impossible. Myth Story told as if they are a fact. Usually have gods and goddesses with supernatural powers. Deal with creation of the world and natural events. Provide lessons about good and bad behavior. Explains something the teller or listener does not understand. Fable A brief story with a moral. Often uses animals that act and speak like human beings. Ex. Animal Farm by George Orwell Legend Fictional stories that have some historical truth. Exaggeration in retelling of deeds. Heroes give