Creative Non
fiction
CHERYL G. DIALOGO
Teacher I
Fiction Defined
Fiction refers to a literary work which comes from the author’s
imagination. Through the fictional narrative, a writer may inform,
entertain, inspire, or even persuade
Fiction has three categories: realistic, non-realistic, and
semi-fiction.
classifies fiction into 14 different forms including the
following:
1. Literary Fiction.
It refers to literary works with artistic value and literary merit. Political
criticism, social commentary, and reflections on humanity are most
often the content of literary fiction. Contrary to plot-driven works,
they are typically character-driven, and places emphasis and focus on
the inner story of the character.
2. Mystery.
Also known as detective fiction, mystery often follows a plot with a
detective as character or someone playing detective and tries to solve
a case with a sprinkling of clues here and there, giving the readers a
feel for suspense, creates anticipation, and ultimately bares the truth
with some unexpected turns with nonetheless satisfying conclusions.
3. Thriller.
This fiction type is characterized by dark, mysterious and
suspenseful plots. It rarely utilizes humor but highlights
techniques like plot twists, red herrings, and cliffhangers which
can keep readers guessing until the very end.
4. Horror.
Written to shock, startle, scare, and even repulse the readers,
horror fiction creates a horrifying sense of dread and may
include characters like ghosts, vampires, werewolves, witches,
and monsters. Horror themes may be of death, demons, evil
spirits, the afterlife, and even fear itself.
5. Historical.
This type of fiction involves the creative use of research to be
able to transport readers to another time and place. This time
and place may be real, imagined, or a combination of both.
Some historical fiction may utilize characters who were historical
figures and use real events in history.
6. Romance.
Created with a light-hearted, oftentimes optimistic tone, and
most often a satisfying conclusion, romantic fiction highlights
love stories between people.
7. Western.
Stories of this type often portray characters and setting of the western
frontier like cowboys, outlaws, and settlers of the American Old West.
One distinct feature of this form is that it relies mostly on the specific
locale, culture, and language of that era in history.
8. Bildungsroman.
Literally translated as “a novel of education” or “a novel of formation,”
this form highlights the transition or metamorphosis of a character
from youth into adulthood. The transition from immaturity to maturity
experienced by the character may involve a profound loss, an insightful
journey, or an intense conflict.
