Book Genres

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What is a biography?

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A true story of a person's life, written by another person.

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What is nonfiction?

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Writing that gives facts and includes only truth.

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What is historical fiction?

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Stories based on historical events, facts, and settings, but with fictional characters and dialogue.

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What is poetry?

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Writing that has a rhythm and expresses emotion.

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What is a fable?

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Stories that have a moral or a lesson, often with animals that speak as humans.

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What is fiction?

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Writing that tells made-up stories that are not true.

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What is a fairy tale?

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A story that often involves magical events and characters, usually with a moral.

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What is a folk tale?

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A traditional story passed down through generations, often featuring common people.

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What is drama?

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A type of writing that is meant to be performed, often involving conflict and emotion.

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What is realistic fiction?

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Stories that could happen in real life, with believable characters and events.