Genres

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A suspenseful story with puzzling events and a problem that is not solved until the end of the story

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Mystery

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A story that includes elements that are impossible, like magical powers or talking animals.

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Fantasy

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A story that is written to make the reader laugh

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Humor

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A story using made-up characters and events, but written in a way that could actually happen

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realistic fiction

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A type of fantasy that deals with science, technology, or the future

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science fiction

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A made-up story that takes place in a particular time in the past. The setting may be real, or the characters may be based on real people.

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historical fiction

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Cultural stories that are passed down from one generation to another through history. Includes folktales, legends, fables, fairy tales, tall tales, and myths.

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traditional literature

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Texts that provide facts about a variety of topics.

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informational

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The story of a real person's life written by someone else

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biography

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The story of someone's life written by that person.

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autobiography