Literary Genres

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What is writing, mostly in books, with many forms called?

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literature

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What is a category of literature that is characterized by a particular style, form or content called?

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genre

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Books that are NOT TRUE and did not really happen. The author made up most of these stories and characters from his/her imagination.

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fiction

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Suspenseful story about a crime, secret or puzzling event that is not solved until the end. Usually keeps you on the edge of your seat; nail biter!

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mystery

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Story that has elements that are not real such as talking animals or magical powers.

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fantasy

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Stories that usually explain something about the world and involve gods and other superhuman beings.

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myth

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Short stories with animal characters that act like humans. There is a lesson or moral to be learned from each story.

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fable

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Stories where characters are make-believe. There may be magic. They often begin with "Once upon a time…" and end with "…and they lived happily ever after." Usually involve good versus evil.

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fairy tale

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A story written to be acted in front of an audience.

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drama

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Shortened form of writing, uses figurative language, strong expression of feelings and opinions, which may or may not follow a form or a structure.

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poetry