Originally Posted by Lezleighd

Gemma shook her head at each of the student's answers. "Yes you are all correct..." she said picking up a bag beside her and digging in it. With each correct answer, she dug out a Tootsie Roll and tossed it at the students...bribery was a good way to get answers...yes it would work great!



The professor turned her head to look at the student as she asked her question with a sweet smile on her face, "Yes, Alyssa...you bring up an excellent point. Some books can be consider a compilation of the two due to where the story has it's roots from...."

She looked around the circle of soft L chairs and then continued with the lesson, "As the students mentioned, Fiction is the form of any narrative or informative work that deals, in part or in whole, with information or events that are not factual, but rather, imaginary..." she said trying to make eye contact with as many students as she could. "Non-fiction is the form of any narrative, account, or other communicative work whose assertions and descriptions are understood to be factual and can be traced through history and facts to be factual."

She paused to let that sink in and to eat a few pieces of Chicago Style popcorn. "Now in each of these two types of literature there are tons of other forms of literature. For instance, Fiction can be divided into a number of forms including but not limited to Drama, Poetry, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Humor, Fables, Fairy Tales, Horror, Legends, Mystery, Mythology, etc." She took a breath and then continued, "And Non-Fiction can be divided into a number of forms such as Narrative Non-Fiction, Essays, Research Papers, Biographies and Autobiographies, Speeches, etc."

"Let's start discussing some different authors. We'll start with a very famous Fictional author from the 16th and 17th Century. He was well known for a variety of works in his years and was also rumored to be a part of a conspiracy surrounding his literature." She stood up and walked to a portrait hanging in a corner of the room. It was dark and hard to make out. When she got beside it she recited, "To be, or not to be." she paused with a smile, "This above all: to thine own self be true..." she held out her hand and made the words overdramatic with a little laugh.

Finally she clicked on the light hanging over the portrait and the picture lite up.



"Can anyone tell me who this is? And could you share some more of his famous lines from his works? Please only share one so there are enough for everyone." she said glancing from the portrait to the students.

OOC: Remember to raise your hands and to keep talking to a minimum. When you are giving famous lines, please try not to repeat those that have already been shared. Thanks! I lovers you all!

Originally Posted by Lezleighd

Gemma was so excited about all of the lines the students knew that she literally had to keep herself from jumping up and down. Her face beamed with pride. And so many different lines and plays...wow....Hoggy Warts students RAWKED...no really they do...

"Amazing everyone! You are all correct." She said looking back at the portrait and only now realizing how unflattering the portrait was. He wasn't near as handsome as the movies from the twentieth century had portrayed him. "The words and quotes of William Shakespeare can be found everywhere from the Muggle world to the Wizarding World from other author's literature to advertising to movies, etc. He was truly one of the greatest fathers of literature. He is best known for his many famous plays from Romeo and Juliet to Hamlet to Midsummer Night, etc." as she mentioned each play she pointed towards the student that had mentioned lines. "He has been credited for writing over 37 plays and 154 sonnets. And he revolutionized the world of theatre early on." she said excitedly. "He is an extremely interesting man, surrounded by controversy and innovation, that we could literally spend an entire term studying." but we won't...but only because she was afraid no one would come to lessons...she thought keeping a giggle to herself.

"Okay now on to our next author...." she said as she walked towards another unlit portrait on the wall. "This author is known for creating many words in our language, some of these words were obsurb but many are words that we use on a regular basis. He was a pioneer in children's books and encouraged children to think outside of the box. " she clicked on the light over the portrait. "Here's one of my most favoritest quotes 'Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.'” she glanced at the portrait, "This man created a whole new world of imagination for students and to believe that 'Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you.'" yes she slipped that last part in to see if anyone grabbed onto it.



"Does anyone recognize this author? Could you name one of his books or a famous line or quote of his? Remember to only share one so there are plenty for everyone else..." she asked looking out to see if any of the faces lit up with excitement over this author.

OOC: Remember to raise your hands and to keep talking to a minimum. When you are giving famous lines, please try not to repeat those that have already been shared. Thanks!