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PreAP English II literary genres

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