Genres and Subgenres

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What is realistic fiction?

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A fictional narrative that could happen in real life, but is NOT a true story.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the five main genres?

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Realistic Fiction.

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What is historical fiction?

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A made-up story set around a real event or person from history.

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What type of subgenre is represented by a story about a boy aspiring to be an MLB player?

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Realistic Fiction.

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What is fiction?

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Creative or imaginative writing.

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What are the five main genres of literature?

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Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Drama, and Folklore.

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What is nonfiction?

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Writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people.

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What is poetry?

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A form of literary art that uses the aesthetic qualities of language, including phonetics, meter, and symbolism.

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What is drama?

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A genre of literature intended for performance, where actors portray the characters.

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What is folklore?

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Traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through generations.