Genres of Literature

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What is an Autobiography?

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A story of a real person's life that is written by that person.

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What is Humor in literature?

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A story that is written to make readers laugh.

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What is Poetry?

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Verse (a line) written to create a response of thought and feeling in the reader; can rhyme but doesn't have to.

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What is a Fairy Tale?

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A type of folk tale that often includes magic, fairies, dragons, and a happy ending.

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What is a Fable?

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A short story, often with talking animals, used to teach a moral or lesson.

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What is a Biography?

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

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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 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 a Legend?

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A traditional story sometimes regarded as historical but unauthenticated.

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What is a Folk Tale?

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A story originating in popular culture, typically passed on by word of mouth.