Praxis 5047 - Genres and Subgenres Exam Questions and Answers

Praxis 5047 - Genres and Subgenres Exam Questions and Answers

Characteristics of Poetry 1. Rhyming

2. Rhythm

3. Figurative Language

4. Sound and Tone

5. Choice of Meter

6. Written in Stanza

7. Repetition




Literary Nonfiction Gives facts about a topic using elements of literature.




Literary Nonfiction Characteristics 1. Contains Facts

2. Meant to Entertain

3. Story Elements




Drama Fictional representation through dialogue and performance




Characteristics of Drama 1. Role

2. Character/Relationship

3. Situation

4. Voice

, 5. Movement

6. Space and Time

7. Language and text

8. Symbol and Metaphor

9. Mood and atmosphere

10. Audience and Dramatic Tension




Drama Subgenres comedy and tragedy




Fiction Subgenres fantasy, folklore, historical, mystery, realistic, romance, and science




Fantasy Monsters, Magic, Characters with Superpowers




Folklore Unknown author, retold or adopted




historical fiction Set in the past and based on real people and events




Mystery Deals with the solution of a crime or unraveling secret




Realistic Fiction Has no elements of fantasy, could be true but is NOT