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FORMS OF PROSE
CARMALT - Fictional writing that is not poetry
| definition | prose form |
|---|---|
| fiction, futuristic stories that use elements of modern science | science fiction |
| fiction, story made up to explain real events or about gods and goddesses of ancient civilizations | myth |
| fiction, scarey stories | horror |
| fiction, story with magical, fanciful or supernatural characters and events in an imaginary world | fantasy |
| fiction, uses characters to convey a simple message | fable |
| fiction, humorous story that is full of exaggeration and/or hyperbole | tall tales |
| fiction, adventures in which heroes win over evil-doers | fairy tale |
| fiction, love stories | romance |
| fiction, story based on history or historical events with fictional main characters; historical figures may appear in story | historical fiction |
| fiction, crime stories or stories where characters are in search of something | mystery |