Literary Genres

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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 biography?

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

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What genre includes stories about space, aliens, and futuristic technology?

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Science fiction.

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What does fiction mean?

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Fake; it is a made-up story.

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What does the term 'genre' mean?

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Category.

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What is realistic fiction?

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

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What is historical fiction?

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A genre that combines fictional stories with real historical events.

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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 the main difference between autobiography and biography?

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An autobiography is written by the person it is about, while a biography is written by someone else.

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Can a story be both science fiction and fantasy?

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No, they are distinct genres; science fiction is based on scientific principles, while fantasy includes magical elements.