Literary Genres

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What is nonfiction?

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Nonfiction is a genre of literature that presents factual information, such as biographies, essays, and informational texts.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What defines historical fiction?

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Historical fiction is a genre that combines fictional characters and events with real historical settings and events.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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What is science fiction?

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Science fiction is a genre that explores imaginative concepts such as futuristic technology, space exploration, time travel, and extraterrestrial life.

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What are the characteristics of fantasy literature?

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Fantasy literature includes elements that are not real, such as magical powers, mythical creatures, and imaginary worlds.

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What is a short story?

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A short story is a brief work of fiction that typically focuses on a single incident or character.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

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Define poetry.

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Poetry is a literary genre that uses rhythmic and aesthetic qualities of language to evoke emotions and ideas.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What is the purpose of informational text?

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Informational text aims to convey factual information and educate the reader about a specific topic.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is realistic fiction?

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Realistic fiction is a genre that portrays stories that could happen in real life, featuring believable characters and events.

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What is a biography?

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A biography is a nonfiction genre that tells the life story of a real person, written by someone else.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

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What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

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Fiction is a genre that involves imaginary events and characters, while nonfiction is based on real events and factual information.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5