| Types of Writing |
Definition |
| Comedy |
A work of literature, expecially a play, that has a happy ending |
| Descriptive essay |
Literature which seeks to convey an impression about a person, place, or object |
| Drama |
A story written to be performed by actors |
| Essay |
A short, nonfiction work about a particular subject |
| Expository essay |
Literature which gives information, discusses ideas, or explains a process |
| Exposition |
Writing or speech that explains, informs, or presents information. In the plot of a story, it is the part of the work that introduces the characters, the setting, and the basic situation |
| Fantasy |
A highly imaginative writing that contains elements not found in real life |
| Farce |
An exaggerated comedy, one that relies on improbable situations, physical humor, and broad wit rather than on indepth characters and believable plots |
| Fiction |
Prose writing that tells about imaginary characters and events |
| Genre |
A division or type of literature (e.g., comedy, drama, fantasy,etc.) |
| Narrative |
A story told in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or drama |
| Narrative essay |
A work which tells a true story |
| Nonfiction |
Prose writing that presents and explains ideas or that tells about real people, places, objects, or events |
| Novel |
A long work of fiction |
| Parody |
A work done in imitation of another, usually in order to mock or make fun of it |
| Persuasive essay |
A work which tries to convince readers to do something or to accept the writer's point of view |
| Prose |
The ordinary form of written language |
| Satire |
A style of writing that uses humor - sometimes gentle and sometimes biting - to criticize people, ideas, or institutions in hope of improving them |
| Science Fiction |
Writing that tells about imaginary events that involve science or technology |
| Tragedy |
A work of literature, especially a play, that results in a catastrophe for the main character |
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