Science fiction and fantasy, horror, superhero, dystopian, utopian. Coined by Robert Heinlein
Graphic Novel
Introduced as comics genre by Will Eisner
Young Adult Literature
Books written for audience 12-20 of age. Theme and characteristics fit the audience.
Chick Lit
Tackles issues of modern womanhood
Eastgate systems
Publisher and software company in Massachusetts. Pioneered in hypertext literature.
Microblogging
By Justin Hall. Is made up of not more than 200 characters.
Fan fiction
Written in an amateur capacity by fans, unauthorized. Author uses copyrighted characters, settings, and other intellectual property from original characters.
Short story
A short fiction that presents the writer‘s imagination. Made up of complete story elements.
Epiphany
A moment in a story where a character achieves realization.
Oblique narrative
“Tale within a tale”. Narrator tells a story that begins the inner narrative (which is the actual story).
