2. Definition: Narrative in which the main character engages in a difficult, risky, or unexpected venture. Action/Adventure

3. Definition: Stories that could happen in the real world, in a time and setting that is possible, and characters that are true to life, yet drawn from the writer’s imagination Realistic Fiction

4. Definition: A narrative that involves a crime or intriguing problem around which a plot is built. The focus is on the character and actions of the person solving the crime. Mystery

5. The story of a person's life written by someone else Biography

6. Definition: A fictional story set in a recognizable period of history; characters and events are necessary to the plot of the narrative. Historical Fiction

7. Definition: Fiction contains unrealistic or unworldly elements and magical adventure. Fantasy

8. Ancient stories originally composed and told for all age groups that have been passed down orally from generation to generation to explain the natural and spiritual worlds. Folklore

9. Definition: Imaginary text based on current or projected scientific/technological knowledge, developments, and conjecture. Science Fiction

10. A literary form involving parts written for actors to perform Drama

11. A short story that teaches a lesson Fable

12. Literature that contains at least one fantastic or unreal element Fantasy

13. A prose writing that tells an imaginary story Fiction

14. Suspense is the chief element Mood-dark, dreary, mysterious, scary Red Herring Mystery

15. A story passed from one generation to the next Folktale

16. Magic Good versus Evil Setting- imaginary, other- worldly, or “enchanted” Fantasy

17. A type or category of literature Genre

18. A story that is written to portray a time period or convey information about a specific time period Historical Fiction

19. Extreme exaggeration not meant to be taken literally Hyperbole

20. Short, predictable narratives Purpose is to convey morals and values of a society Folklore

21. Words or phrases that appeal to a reader's senses Imagery

22. A story, usually based on historical fact, handed down from the past about a specific person Legend

23. A comparison of two things that have some quality in common not containing the word like or as, it says one thing is another thing. Metaphor

24. A story in which the reader is challenged to solve a puzzle Mystery

25. A traditional story, usually of unknown authorship, that deals with the basic questions of the universe. Myth

26. Writing that tells about real people, places, and events Non-fiction

27. Use of words whose sound suggests their meaning ex. Buzz Onomatopoeia

28. The giving of human qualities to an animal, object, or idea Personification

29. The sequence of related events that make up a story Plot

30. A type of literature in which ideas, images, and feelings are expressed in few words Poetry

31. The perspective from which a story is told, usually first or third person Point of View

32. A story that has events that did not really happen but could have happened Realistic Fiction

33. A story that is based on real or possible scientific developments Science Fiction

34. Hypothetical (what if) ideas based on predictions from scientific developments Science Fiction

35. A comparison of two things that have some quality in common containing the word like or as Simile

36. Characters are historical and fictional mix Setting- the time and/or place play a prominent role rather than serving as a backdrop Historical Fiction

37. The message about life or human nature that is conveyed by a literary work Theme

38. Name the figurative language. She is as fast as a rocket Simile

39. What is the following an example of? The phone awakened with a mighty ring. Personification

40. What is the following an example of? The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky Personification

41. Name the figurative language. With a "Quack,quack" here and a "Quack,quack" there Here a "Quack", there a "Quack" Everywhere a "Quack,quack" Onomatopoeia

42. Name the figurative language. They are as different as night and day Simile

43. Name the figurative language. They fought like cats and dogs Simile

44. Name the figurative language. Larry’s lizard likes leaping leopards Alliteration

45. Name the figurative language. “It was so cold, I saw polar bears wearing jackets” Hyperbole

46. Name the figurative language. “I’ve told you a million times” Hyperbole

47. Name the figurative language. "Language is a road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going." Metaphor

48. Name the figurative language. "But my heart is a lonely hunter that hunts on a lonely hill." Metaphor

49. Name the figurative language. “My adorable little Fluffy is the smartest, most talented, most beautiful puppy in the entire world.” Hyperbole