literary concepts

2. or traditional narrative, often based in part on historical events, that reveals human behavior and natural phenomena by its symbolism; often pertaining to the actions of the gods.
3. in which events evoke a feeling of dread in both the characters and the reader.
5. novels with plot, subplot(s), theme(s), major and minor characters, in which the narrative is presented in (usually blank) verse form.
8. based on impact of actual, imagined, or potential science, usually set in the future or on other planets.
9. in which events evoke a feeling of dread in both the characters and the reader.
10. story with blatant exaggerations, swaggering heroes who do the impossible with nonchalance.
12. about fairies or other magical creatures, usually for children.
13. sometimes of a national or folk hero, which has a basis in fact but also includes imaginative material.
14. songs, stories, myths, and proverbs of a people or "folk" as handed down by word of mouth.
15. or traditional narrative, often based in part on historical events, that reveals human behavior and natural phenomena by its symbolism; often pertaining to the actions of the gods.
16. demonstrating a useful truth, especially in which animals speak as humans; legendary, supernatural tale.

1. that can actually happen and is true to life.
2. dealing with the solution of a crime or the unraveling of secrets.
4. of such brevity that it supports no subplots.
6. literary works whose content is produced by the imagination and is not necessarily based on fact.
7. composed in verse or prose, usually for theatrical performance, where conflicts and emotion are expressed through dialogue and action.
9. with fictional characters and events in a historical setting.
11. with strange or other worldly settings or characters; fiction which invites suspension of reality.