Literary Genres

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What is a fable?

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A brief story, usually containing animal characters; teaches a moral or a life lesson.

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What is a biography?

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A written account of an individual's life written by someone else.

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What genre is a book about the Titanic sinking that only includes facts?

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Expository / Informational Text.

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What is non-fiction?

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Not fake; it is real.

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What is an autobiography?

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A written account of an individual's life written by that individual himself.

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What is a tall tale?

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A story with exaggerated elements that is often humorous.

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What is a myth?

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A traditional story, often involving supernatural beings or events, that explains a natural or social phenomenon.

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What is realistic fiction?

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A genre that tells a made-up story that could happen in real life.

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What is historical fiction?

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A genre that combines fictional characters and events with real historical events.

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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.