Literary Genres

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

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Literature

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Stories where characters are make-believe. They often begin with 'Once upon a time…' and end with '…and they lived happily ever after.' Usually involve good versus evil.

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Fairy Tale

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

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Genre

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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.

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Fiction

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A story of a real person’s life that’s written by that person. Author shares how he/she feels and what he/she thinks.

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Autobiography

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What is a category of literature that includes factual accounts of real events and people?

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Non-Fiction

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What type of story often includes talking animals and teaches a lesson?

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Fable

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What is a narrative that is based on historical events but includes fictional elements?

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Historical Fiction

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What genre includes stories that are set in the future or involve advanced technology?

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Science Fiction

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What is the term for a long narrative poem that tells the story of heroic deeds?

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