Exploration of Types of Stories

Exploration of Types of Stories

Modern Fantasyrefers to the body of literature in which the events, the setting, or the characters are outside the realm of possibility. types of modern fantasy are : -modern folktales, -animal fantasy, -personified toys and object, -unusual characters and strange situations and world of little people.

Modern FantasyFeatures and functions of modern fantasy -a story that cannot happen in the real world; -it has a known author; -created mainly for entertainment purposes, though they might have a lesson.

Examples - Harry Potter by JK Rowling -Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Caroll

Realistic fictionrefers to stories that could really happen to people and animals; that is, it is within the realm of possibility that such events could occur or could have occurred. types of modern fantasy are :-family stories-adventure and survival stories-mystery of detective storiesExamples -Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen -The Return by KS Maniam Realistic fictionFeatures and functions of realistic fiction -it portrays the world as it is. -it does not contain fantasy nor supernatural elements. -everything is realistic: including plot, characters and setting- is consistent with the lives of real people in our world. -the plots in these stories deal with familiar everyday problems, pleasures and personal relationships.

Non-fiction prose writing that presents and explains ideas or that tells about real people, places, objects, or events.

Examples -Volcano: The Eruption and Healing of Mount St Helens by Patricia Lauber -Glossary of Literary Terms by MH AbramsNon-fiction Features and functions of Non-fiction -the people, events, places, and ideas presented in nonfiction are real, not invented; -it is narrated by an author who is a real person; -it presents facts, describes true-life experiences, or discusses ideas; -it is written for a specific audience, or group of readers; -it addresses a clear purpose, or reason for writing.

Biography/Autobiography Biography is the story of someones life as told by someone else.

Features and functions of a biography - about a persons life, character, temperament, his social situation, his experiences and things he did. -it is about famous people. -it written by someone else to give information about those famous people.

8Biography/Autobiography Examples -Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell. -Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

9Biography/AutobiographyAutobiography is the story of ones life as told by oneself.

Features and function of an autobiography -emphasises on the subjects development; -it is about well known people; -written by the person himself-it is to get other people to know writers life 10Biography/AutobiographyExamples -The Diary of A Young Girl by Anne Frank -The Doctor in the House by Mahathir MohamedFolk tales (folklore/mythology), fables, legends, parablesa) Folk tales These are prose narratives which are regarded as fiction which usually tell the adventures of animal or human characteristics.

Folklore Sayings, verbal compositions, and social rituals that have been handed down orally rather than in written form.

Folk tales (folklore/mythology), fables, legends, parables Features and functions of folklore: -in a form of oral jokes, stories and varieties of wordplay -about weather, plants, animals and social activities -reinforces moral values and builds wit.

Examples -The Legend of Mahsuri -The Arabian Nights Folk tales (folklore/mythology), fables, legends, parablesMyths Myths are stories of gods, goddesses and heroes of a given culture. They explain the origins of customs and social beliefs Greek myths, Norse, Native American, African, and Asian. Features and functions of myth -traditional story-describe the origins of the world or a people; -attempts to explain mysteries, supernatural events, and cultural traditions; -can involve gods or other creatures; -represents reality in dramatic ways.

Folk tales (folklore/mythology), fables, legends, parablesExamples -Hercules -Medusas Head

Folk tales (folklore/mythology), fables, legends, parablesb) Fables brief tales in which animal characters that talk and act like humans indicate a moral lesson or satirize human conduct. Features and functions of fables -All animal characters in this story talk and act like humans; -indicate a moral lesson clearly or satirize human conduct.

Examples -The Hare and the Tortoise -The Crow and the Jar Folk tales (folklore/mythology), fables, legends, parablesc) Legends A legend is a story purported to be historical in nature, but without substantiation. Where evidence of the existence of actual historical figures existsFeatures and functions of legend - refers to anything that inspires a body of stories, or anything of lasting importance or fame; -It is handed down from earlier times, but will continue to evolve with time. Examples -King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table -Hang Tuah. Folk tales (folklore/mythology), fables, legends, parablesd) Parable A parable is a short and simple story about human beings. It has a moral and religious lesson. It is usually about familiar and ordinary things. Features and function of parable -teaches readers about the truly important things in life; -teaches moral and religious lessons; -encourages good deeds. Examples - The Pearl by John Steinbeck -The Parable of the Goog Samaritan by Jan Wijnants Thank You