Types of Genres Review

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What do most fictional stories contain?

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A conflict and resolution.

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What literary genre is Harry Potter an example of?

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Fantasy.

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What is an example of a drama (or play)?

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Hamlet by William Shakespeare.

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What type of literature is The Diary of Anne Frank?

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Nonfiction.

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What is a particular type of literature called?

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Genre.

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What is the definition of 'genre'?

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A category of literature characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

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What are the main types of genres in literature?

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Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Drama.

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What is fiction?

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Literature that describes imaginary events and people.

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What is nonfiction?

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Literature based on facts, real events, and real people.

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What is poetry?

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A literary genre that uses rhythmic and aesthetic qualities of language to evoke meanings.