Genres of Literature

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A story of a real person's life that is written by that person.

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Autobiography

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A story of a real person's life written by another person.

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Biography

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An imaginary place where people lead dehumanized and often fearful lives

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Dystopian

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A short story that usually is about animals and that is intended to teach a lesson.

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Fable

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A story that may start with "once upon a time" involving fantastic forces and beings such as fairies, wizards, and goblins in which improbable events lead to a happy ending.

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Fairy Tale

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A story with impossible elements such as talking animals or magical powers. Make-believe is what this genre is all about.

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Fantasy

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A story that parents have passed down to their children through speech over many generations.

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Folktale

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A story that takes place in a particular time period in the past. Often the setting is real, but the characters are made up from the author's imagination.

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Historical Fiction

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A story intended to frighten, scare, disgust, or startle by inducing feelings of terror.

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Horror

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A story that intends to induce amusement or laughter and brings to light the funny side of life.

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Humor