Literature Exam Review Literary Elements Author’s Purpose Literary Genres

Why do authors write??

Authors write for P.I.E.!!! Persuade Inform Entertain

If an author is writing to direct, explain or notify someone about something what is his/her purpose for writing?

He/She is writing to inform.

If an author wants to write to give pleasure to, amuse or tell a story that affects emotions why is he/she writing?

He/She is writing to entertain

What is the purpose for writing if an author wants to convince the audience to do or not do something?

He/She is writing to persuade.

Which literary elements match these definitions?

Who the story is about….

Characters

Where and when the story takes place…….

Setting

Series of events in the story…..

Plot

The problem that the character has to face…..

Conflict

The most emotional or exciting part of the story…

Climax

When the problem is solved…..

Resolution

The life lesson the story teaches……

Theme

What genres match the following characteristics?

This type of genre contains magic, specific dialects and superstition.

Fantasy

In this genre the seemingly impossible is presented in a believable way.

Science Fiction

This genre is always written in 1st person and will include facts as well as opinions.

Autobiography

What genre has fast-moving action, discoveries of new and exciting things and moments of danger?

Adventure

The main character is the detective.

Mystery

This genre always ends with a moral or a theme.

fable

An author researches for this type of story using letters, diaries and autobiographies.

Biography

The setting of this genre could be futuristic or in space.

Science Fiction

There are red herrings, suspenseful moments and suspects in this type of story.

Mystery

During this type of story, the main character will encounter many adversaries.

Adventure

This genre contains elements that might not happen in real life, but the story is believed to be about real people and real events.

Legend

This genre takes place during an actual time in history although it is a made up story.

Historical Fiction

This genre contains symbolism such as evil being represented by a fire-breathing dragon.

Fantasy

Authors might include actual people who lived during that specific time in history to make the story more accurate.

Historical Fiction

The main struggle is good vs. evil.

Fantasy

In this genre the characters, setting and plot are realistic.

Realistic Fiction

These stories involve average people dealing with unusual situations.

Science Fiction

The readers can relate to the characters and their experiences because the characters do not have extraordinary abilities.

Realistic Fiction

This genre teaches us a lesson.

Fable

This is an account of a person’s life written by someone else.

Biography

Writers of this genre use technology and science.

Science Fiction

This is an account of someone’s life written by that person.

Autobiography

The plot in this genre could actually happen and the setting is familiar to readers.

Realistic Fiction

Talking animals might be in this genre.

Fantasy

The characters in this genre are “larger than life.”

Tall Tale

This story is always fact-filled and written in 3rd person.

Biography

This genre explains the mysteries of the universe.

Myth

This is the part of the story where we are introduced to characters, setting and are given a hint about the conflict.

Exposition

This is the part of a story where we discover how everything turns out.

Resolution

This is the part of the story where the tension becomes less and we see how the conflict will be resolved.

Falling Action

This is the most exciting part of a story and often the turning point in a story.

Climax

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