Literary Vocab

Lyric Poetry

• A poem that tells a story in a narrative form.

• A poem or verse that expresses strong emotion and is often written to be sung to music.

• A type of poetry that focuses on nature and the environment.

• A poem that uses complex language and structure to convey abstract ideas.

Scene

• A section of a story that includes a setting, characters, and action.

• A brief summary of the entire story.

• A character's internal thoughts and feelings.

• A description of the story's main conflict.

Drama

• A type of drama that is made up of dialogue between characters, and is often divided into scenes and acts to increase dramatic effect.

• A form of entertainment that involves singing and dancing without any spoken dialogue.

• A genre of literature that focuses solely on the internal thoughts of characters.

• A narrative style that emphasizes the use of visual imagery over dialogue.

Setting

• The main character's journey throughout the story.

• The time, place, and environment in which a story takes place.

• The conflict that drives the plot forward.

• The underlying message or moral of the story.

Utopian Fiction

• A society characterized by extreme inequality and conflict.

• A perfect society, one without flaws, where everyone is content and conflict and strife are unknown.

• A fictional narrative that explores dystopian themes and societal collapse.

• A genre focused on realistic portrayals of everyday life.

Fiction

• Writing about imaginary characters/events.

• Writing based on real-life events and people.

• Writing that aims to inform or educate.

• Writing that expresses personal feelings and thoughts.

Mystery

• A genre that involves an unsolved question or crime that the protagonist must solve.

• A type of story that focuses on romantic relationships.

• A narrative that explores the complexities of human emotions.

• A genre that emphasizes historical events and figures.

Autobiography

• A fictional story about a person's life.

• A nonfiction account of a person's life written by that person.

• A biography written by someone else about a person.

• A collection of letters written by a person.

Apocalyptic Literature

• A genre of literature that predicts the end of the world and the events that will lead to it.

• A type of poetry that explores themes of love and loss.

• A narrative style focused on everyday life and mundane events.

• A historical account of ancient civilizations and their downfall.

Character

• A person, animal, or figure that is represented in a story and plays a role in the narrative.

• A setting where the story takes place.

• The main idea or theme of the story.

• A type of conflict that occurs between characters.