B5 Literature: Genre
Step 1 Words
1 fictional novel
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f This is a long story. It is imaginary. It describes fictional characters and events. |
2 poem
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a This is a type of literature that uses aesthetic qualities and the sound of words to give meaning and emotion. It is expressive. |
3 non fiction
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d This is about real life. It includes newspapers, journals, diaries and textbooks. This literature usually passes on information. |
4 biography
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e This is a book written by the author about the life of another person. |
5 autobiography
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b This is a book written by the author about him or herself. |
6 drama
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c This is designed to be performed in some way. It might be a play for radio, television, theatre, or film. |
Step 3 Reading
The difference between fiction and travel writing according to the author:
'Recording what the eye sees and discovering what the imagination knows. Fiction is pure joy’.
Step 4 Speaking