Understanding Literary Genres

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What is a Tall Tale?

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A story with exaggerated characters.

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What is Science Fiction?

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A story that uses technology or science, typically in the future.

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Fill in the blank: Historical fiction stories are set in the ____.

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past

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Fill in the blank: A Fable is a short simple tale that teaches a moral and usually has ____ as the characters.

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animals

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What stories contain the exploits of Gods and Goddesses and are usually used to explain natural phenomena?

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Myths

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What is a Legend?

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A traditional story sometimes regarded as historical but unauthenticated.

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What is a Folk Tale?

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A story originating in popular culture, typically passed down orally.

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What defines a Mystery genre?

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A story that involves solving a crime or uncovering secrets.

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What is a Biography?

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A detailed description of a person's life written by someone else.

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What is a Memoir?

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A historical account or biography written from personal knowledge.