Literature: origin and genres

What are lyrics?

• Poems

• Drama

• Novels

• Short stories

What are epics?

• Journalistic articles

• Historical novels

• Narrative poems

• Fairy tales

What characterizes epics?

• They are always in prose

• They are only about love

• They are about past events with gods, kings, queens and heroes

• They are short and allegorical

How did verse help actors in ancient drama?

• It made them forget their lines

• It facilitated improvisation

• It eliminated the need to rehearse

• It helped them remember their lines

What type of literature was represented on stage?

• Drama

• Short stories

• Biographies

• Novels

What form of literature is based on real events?

• Biographies

• Drama

• Fiction

• Poetry

What writing style does not have a fixed meter?

• Lyrical

• Epic

• Prose

• Poetry

What type of stories are transmitted orally and often have a lesson?

• Novels

• Myths

• Fairy tales

• Articles

What literary genre focuses on futuristic concepts?

• Science fiction

• Biography

• Drama

• Romance

What type of literature focuses on suspense and the resolution of crimes?

• Epic

• Mystery

• Romance

• Drama