Literary Genres

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What is a literary genre?

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A category of literature that shares common characteristics, themes, or styles.

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What is fiction?

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Stories that come from the author's imagination, including novels and short stories.

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What is nonfiction?

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Literature based on facts, real events, and real people, such as biographies and autobiographies.

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What is an anecdote?

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A very brief story told to illustrate a point or serve as an example.

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What is the purpose of description in literature?

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To create a vivid picture in the reader's mind by detailing sensory experiences.

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What does it mean to explain in writing?

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To make something clear or easy to understand by providing details and information.

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What is the difference between autobiography and biography?

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An autobiography is a self-written account of one's life, while a biography is written by someone else.

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What is the purpose of a narrative?

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To tell a story, often with a plot, characters, and a setting.

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What is poetry?

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

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason an author writes a text, such as to inform, entertain, persuade, or explain.