Literary genres Review

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stories that were originally passed down orally and then later written down; these often teach a lesson or have a moral

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folklore

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stories that have a real setting with a problem to be solved; includes clues, distractions, and an answer to the problem

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mystery

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verse meant to inspire thoughts and feelings in the reader; may have rhyme or rhythm or may be written in free verse

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poetry

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stories that blend fact and fiction with futuristic technology

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science fiction

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stories set in a particular time and/or place of the past

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historical fiction

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stories that contain elements that can not be real; may include magical powers or talking animals; usually involved a struggle between good and evil

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fantasy

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the story of a real person's life written by someone else

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biography

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books that contain true facts about a variety of subjects

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informational

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the story of a real person's life written by that person

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autobiography

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The Harry Potter series, Twilight series, and Lord of the Rings series are all part of what genre?

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fantasy