Fiction
Fiction
Fiction (pronunciation: /ˈfɪkʃ(ə)n/) is a type of literature that describes imaginary events and people. The term originates from the Latin word "fictio", which means "the act of making, fashioning, or molding".
Etymology
The term "fiction" comes from the Latin word "fictio", which is derived from the verb "fingere", meaning "to shape, form, devise, or feign". It was first used in English in the early 15th century to refer to the action of fashioning or inventing.
Types of Fiction
Fiction can be classified into various types, including:
- Novel: A long, narrative work of fiction, usually written in prose.
- Short Story: A brief work of fiction, typically designed to be read in a single sitting.
- Novella: A work of fiction that is longer than a short story but shorter than a novel.
- Drama: A genre of fiction that is intended to be performed in front of an audience.
- Poetry: A form of literature that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language to evoke meanings in addition to, or in place of, the prosaic ostensible meaning.
Related Terms
- Non-fiction: A genre of literature that is based on facts and real events.
- Prose: A form of language that has no formal metrical structure.
- Narrative: A report of related events presented to listeners or readers, in words arranged in a logical sequence.
- Genre: A category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fiction
- Wikipedia's article - Fiction
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