Genres of Literature

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What is Historical Fiction?

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A story set in a real place in the past with made-up, but believable characters.

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What is Nonfiction?

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Books that contain real information.

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What is an Autobiography?

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A true story of a real person’s life written by that person.

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What are Dramas?

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Literary works that are often called plays.

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What are Informational Books?

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Nonfiction books that provide true facts on a variety of subjects.

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What is Realistic Fiction?

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A genre that features stories with believable characters and events that could happen in real life.

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What is Fantasy?

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A genre that includes magical elements and imaginary worlds.

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What is a Biography?

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

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What is Poetry?

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A literary form that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language to evoke meanings.

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What are Folktales?

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Stories passed down through generations, often featuring moral lessons.