Literary Genres

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What is nonfiction?

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Writing that is factual and includes ONLY truth.

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What is horror?

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A genre that includes stories with events that make the reader and characters feel dread or fear.

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What is realistic fiction?

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Stories that could happen in real life, but the plot and characters are fictional.

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What is fiction?

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Writing that is imaginary but may include some truth.

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What is fantasy?

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Imaginative stories that include characters or settings from other worlds, often featuring fairies, magic, or talking animals.

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What is a genre?

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A category of literature that shares similar characteristics or themes.

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What is a fable?

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A short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral.

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What is science fiction?

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A genre that explores imaginative concepts such as futuristic science, technology, space exploration, and extraterrestrial life.

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What is historical fiction?

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

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What is folklore?

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Traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, often passed down orally.