5 Read the information about genres 1-5, and describe them using words in the
table.
1 This book is set in the modern world. The story is
told using the voice of the policeman who is
trying to solve a crime.
a contemporary detective story told in the first person
2 This poem, written five hundred years ago, tells
the story of King Arthur.
3 This play was written in 2010. The story is told
using the voice of a young boy who tries to
survive in London's criminal underworld
- The book is set in the modern world.
- The story is told from the perspective of a police officer who is attempting to solve a crime.
Genre 2: Historical Poem
- The poem was written five hundred years ago.
- It narrates the tale of King Arthur.
Genre 3: Modern Play (Narrated by a Young Boy)
- This play was written in 2010.
- The story is recounted through the voice of a young boy who struggles to survive in London's criminal underworld.
Now let's describe each genre using words in the table:
Genre 1:
- Setting: Modern world
- Narrative Style: First person (told from the perspective of the policeman)
- Storyline: Solving a crime
Genre 2:
- Setting: Unknown
- Narrative Style: Third person (not specified in the information)
- Storyline: King Arthur's story
Genre 3:
- Setting: London's criminal underworld
- Narrative Style: First person (told from the perspective of a young boy)
- Storyline: Struggling for survival
By understanding the specific characteristics of each genre, we can grasp the context, narrative style, and storyline of the given information. This helps us to interpret and describe the genres accurately.