A brief narrative containing characters, a simple plot, and a conflict that leads to a climax and swift conclusion

A type of fiction that typically can be read in one sitting that includes a plot and characters.

Which are the four main Literary Genres?

Which of the following is an example of nonfiction?

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Tink was not all bad: or, rather, she was all bad just now, but, on the other hand, sometimes she was all good. Fairies have to be one thing or the other, because being so small they unfortunately have room for one feeling only at a time. They are, however, allowed to change, only it must be a complete change.

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Sonya hobbled down the school hallway to look out the window at the field hockey field. All of her friends were out there, and she was stuck inside. She tapped absently on her cast. The doctor said it would be at least six weeks before the cast came off, and another two or three after that before she could play sports again. She sighed. “I’m going to miss the whole season.”

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The alien ship hovered above the landing pad. The ground crew waited expectantly, hoping the ship would touch down without incident. Sure, they had a lot of shuttle traffic at the spaceport every day, but this would be the first time a ship from another planet would touch down.

A type of literature that expresses ideas/feelings or tells a story in a specific form that usually uses lines and stanzas.

Which type of writing provides facts about a particular subject?

The Diary of Anne Frank is a journal of a young girl who hid from the Nazis during the Holocaust. The events are true, and it is told from Anne's point of view. Which type of literature is this book?

This genre provides true facts and information about different subjects. I can include charts and graphs.

A story that has a script, characters, and stage directions is called....

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

A category of literature that has a particular style, form or content is called a

A fictional (untrue) story that is set during a time in our past such as during the Civil War, etc

An owner's manual explaining how to change a tire is what type of text?

A story that has a real setting with a problem to be solved; includes clues, suspense, and a solution.

The story of the life of a real person written by that person himself

A fictional (untrue) story that is set during a time in our past such as during the Civil War, etc

The story of the life of a real person written by another person

A verse written to inspire thoughts or feelings in the reader; it often uses rhyme and rhythm to tell its message.

An exaggerated account of a real or fictional person

Futuristic setting and characters, such as outer space adventures and robots as characters

Includes stories, myths, and fables that were orally told over the years that were later written down

Nonfiction books that give facts on a variety of subjects

A story with fictional characters such as talking animals

A story that is not true but could have happened