Literary Genres

What is writing, mostly in books, with many forms called?

• literature

• genre

• books

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What is a category of literature that is characterized by a particular style, form or content called?

• literature

• genre

• books

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Books that are NOT TRUE and did not really happen. The author made up most of these stories and characters from his/her imagination.

• non fiction

• drama

• fiction

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TEKS.ELA.4.8

TEKS.ELA.5.8

TEKS.ELA.6.7

TEKS.ELA.7.7

TEKS.ELA.8.7

Suspenseful story about a crime, secret or puzzling event that is not solved until the end. Usually keeps you on the edge of your seat; nail bitter!

• mystery

• play

• fiction

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Story that has elements that are not real such as talking animals or magical powers.

• mystery

• autobiography

• fantasy

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TEKS.ELA.7.8A

TEKS.ELA.8.8A

Stories that usually explains something about the world and involves gods and other superhuman beings.

• fantasy

• myth

• fable

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Short stories with animal characters that act like humans. There is a lesson or moral to be learned from each story.

• biography

• mystery

• fable

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TEKS.ELA.4.9A

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Stories where characters are make-believe. There may be magic. They often begin with "Once upon a time…" and end with “…and they lived happily ever after.” Usually involve good versus evil.

• fairy tale

• fantasy

• fable

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TEKS.ELA.7.8A

TEKS.ELA.8.8A

A story written to be acted in front of an audience.

• diary

• drama

• poetry

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TEKS.ELA.6.9D

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TEKS.ELA.7.9D

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Shortened form of writing, uses figurative language, strong expression of feelings and opinions, which may or may not follow a form or a structure.

• drama

• mystery

• poetry

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TEKS.ELA.4.9B

TEKS.ELA.5.9B

TEKS.ELA.6.9E

TEKS.ELA.7.9E

TEKS.ELA.8.9E