Genres and Subgenres

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What are the five main genres of literature?

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Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Drama, and Folklore.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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Which genre is a fictional narrative that could happen in real life?

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Realistic Fiction.

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What is the definition of 'realistic' in literature?

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True to life, Kind of real, Something that's like-real, but isn't.

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What genre includes stories about imaginary worlds or advanced technology?

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Science Fiction.

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What type of story features magical elements and fantastical creatures?

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Fantasy.

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What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

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Fiction is made up, while nonfiction is based on real events or facts.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

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What genre often includes historical events but is told through a fictional narrative?

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Historical Fiction.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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What is a tall tale?

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A humorous story with exaggerated elements that is not meant to be taken literally.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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What genre includes poems and lyrical works?

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Poetry.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

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What is a legend?

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A traditional story sometimes regarded as historical but not verifiable.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9