W4 - 21st Literary Genres

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What is FLASH FICTION?

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A fictional work of extreme brevity that offers character and plot development, ranging from a word to a thousand.

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What are other names for FLASH FICTION?

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Micro stories, postcard fiction, nanotales, and short shorts.

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What is a GRAPHIC NOVEL?

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A comic book narrative equivalent in form and dimension to a prose novel, with sequenced images and dialogues in speech bubbles.

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What is the purpose of illustrations in a GRAPHIC NOVEL?

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They allow readers to imagine and experience the characters and events in the story.

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What is SPECULATIVE FICTION?

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A genre composed of science fiction, fantasy, and horror that explores different realities and often includes social commentary.

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What do speculative fiction stories often make us think about?

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They make us think about our current realities and what we will become in the future.