soo 21st pt3

Diary

daily written record or account of the writer's own experience, thoughts, activities, or observation.

Journal

magazine or periodical, especially of a serious or learned nature.

Poetry

type of writing that uses special words, sounds, and rhythm to express strong feelings or ideas in a creative way.

Epic

long narrative poem recounting the deeds of a hero with supernatural powers.

Metrical Romance

tells a story about brave adventures, love, and knights going on quests. ·

Ode

special kind of poem that shows strong feelings, deep thoughts, or great praise for a person or thing.

Elegy

poem that expresses the author's sadness about the death of someone. It is a poem of sorrow or mourning.

Sonnet -

composed of 14 iambic pentameter

Simple Lyric

affects every feeling and emotion in the human heart.

Hyperpoetry

form of digital poetry that uses hyperlinks, interactive text, sound, animation, or multimedia. -Non-linear reading paths, interactivity, visual and auditory elements. -Example: Online interactive poems where clicking words leads to new stanzas or visuals.

Blogs

Online journals or platforms where individuals or groups share ideas, experiences, reflections, or commentary. -Informal tone, multimedia integration (images, videos, links), accessible to a global audience.

Mobile Phone Textuals

Literature created and shared via text messages, often micro-stories or serialized SMS. (SMS Literature)

-Brevity

(limited by character count), often uses abbreviations, can be episodic.

Chick Lit

Popular fiction that centers on modern women's lives, often with humor, romance, and career struggles.

Speculative Fiction

umbrella genre for works that imagine alternative realities, futures, or fantastical scenarios. -Science fiction -Fantasy -Horror -Dystopian/utopian fiction

Flash Fiction

Extremely short fiction, usually under 1,000 words, but still complete with character, conflict, and resolution.