PRAXIS 5511 Language Arts; Questions &
Answers (A+)
Adventure Fiction Answer-provides a great deal of action (often violent). A fictional
military-based narrative may be considered this type of fiction
Fable Answer-a story that uses animals or plants to provide a moral lesson. The animals,
which can include mythical creatures, are anthropomorphized, meaning that they have human
characteristics
Fantasy Answer-involves an invented world, such as J. R. R. Tolkiens's Middle Earth in his
Lord of the Rings series
Fairy tales Answer-type of folk tale that contain elements of magic or magical beings,
such as a fairy or dragon. As such, they usually contain far-fetched stories. They often contian a
moral
Folk tale Answer-a traditional story that can date back many centuries. Many were
originally passed down orally
Historical fiction Answer-includes fictional stories based around historical events. A
made-up love story that occurs during the Civil War or on the Titanic would be examples
Legend Answer-a story that, while based on a supposed event in human history, is most
likely a fictional tale. These stories do not contain unbelievable events, such as magic, but that
doesn't mean they should be believed
, PRAXIS 5511 Language Arts; Questions &
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Myth Answer-like a fairy tale, but instead of including magical elements such as fairies, it
usually includes a god or hero to explain a phenomenon
Mystery fiction Answer-involves stories where the characters attempt to find
information. The discovery usually occurs at the climax of the book
Novel Answer-lengthy narrative that only includes fictional context
Play Answer-type of literature that is intended to be interpreted on the stage by actors;
includes Shakespeare's works.
Science fiction Answer-type of narrative that takes place in the future
Short story Answer-same structure as a novel, but is much shorter
Exposition Answer-introduces readers to the people, places, and basic circumstances or
situation of the story. (1 on the triangle)
Complication Answer-sometimes referred to as "rising action"; series of events that
complicate the story and build up to the climax (2 on the triangle)
Answers (A+)
Adventure Fiction Answer-provides a great deal of action (often violent). A fictional
military-based narrative may be considered this type of fiction
Fable Answer-a story that uses animals or plants to provide a moral lesson. The animals,
which can include mythical creatures, are anthropomorphized, meaning that they have human
characteristics
Fantasy Answer-involves an invented world, such as J. R. R. Tolkiens's Middle Earth in his
Lord of the Rings series
Fairy tales Answer-type of folk tale that contain elements of magic or magical beings,
such as a fairy or dragon. As such, they usually contain far-fetched stories. They often contian a
moral
Folk tale Answer-a traditional story that can date back many centuries. Many were
originally passed down orally
Historical fiction Answer-includes fictional stories based around historical events. A
made-up love story that occurs during the Civil War or on the Titanic would be examples
Legend Answer-a story that, while based on a supposed event in human history, is most
likely a fictional tale. These stories do not contain unbelievable events, such as magic, but that
doesn't mean they should be believed
, PRAXIS 5511 Language Arts; Questions &
Answers (A+)
Myth Answer-like a fairy tale, but instead of including magical elements such as fairies, it
usually includes a god or hero to explain a phenomenon
Mystery fiction Answer-involves stories where the characters attempt to find
information. The discovery usually occurs at the climax of the book
Novel Answer-lengthy narrative that only includes fictional context
Play Answer-type of literature that is intended to be interpreted on the stage by actors;
includes Shakespeare's works.
Science fiction Answer-type of narrative that takes place in the future
Short story Answer-same structure as a novel, but is much shorter
Exposition Answer-introduces readers to the people, places, and basic circumstances or
situation of the story. (1 on the triangle)
Complication Answer-sometimes referred to as "rising action"; series of events that
complicate the story and build up to the climax (2 on the triangle)
