Literary Genres, Analysis & Reading Habits: A Student Guide
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Question: What is prose and how is it categorised in literature?
Answer: Prose is written in ordinary language without rhyme or metre. It is categorised as fiction (e.g. novels, short stories, myths and legends) and non‑fic
Question: Name three fiction prose genres and a defining feature of each.
Answer: Fantasy — magical worlds and mythical creatures; Science fiction — futuristic technology and ‘what if’ questions; Detective story/crime fiction — myst
Question: Give two examples of why someone might like or dislike particular prose genres.
Answer: Like fantasy because it allows escape and imagination; dislike horror because it creates nervousness or fear.
Question: What types of non‑fiction prose were listed and why might someone enjoy biographies?
Answer: Types: essays, biographies, narratives/reports. Biographies are enjoyed because they show real experiences and can inspire the reader.
Question: How is poetry characterised and what are two broad types?
Answer: Poetry uses rhythm, imagery and emotions. Two broad types are lyrical (expresses feelings) and epic (tells long heroic stories).
Question: What are sonnets and ballads as poetic forms?
Answer: Sonnets are 14‑line poems often about love. Ballads are narrative poems, often tragic.
Question: What is drama and what are three common drama types?
Answer: Drama is written to be performed on stage. Common types: comedy (humorous, happy ending), tragedy (serious themes, often ends in death), musical (comb
Question: What personal reading habits/topics does 'Books in my life' ask you to consider?
Answer: How often you read, when you read, what you read (poetry or prose; fiction or non‑fiction), and whether you read books in a foreign language.
Question: What details should you include when describing a favourite author in this topic?
Answer: Name of the author, something about their life, and examples of their work.
Question: What points should be covered when describing the best/worst/last book you've read?
Answer: Genre, setting, plot, characters, and your opinion of the book.