Understanding Literary Genres

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What is a literary genre?

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A category of literature that shares similar characteristics, themes, or styles.

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What is a how-to book?

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A book that provides step-by-step instructions on how to do something.

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What is a tall tale?

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A type of story that includes exaggerated characters and events, often celebrating a hero's feats.

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What is nonfiction?

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A genre of writing that is based on facts and real events.

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What is a biography?

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A story about someone's life written by another person.

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What is an autobiography?

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A story about a person's life written by that person.

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What is a fairy tale?

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A fictional story that often includes magical elements and moral lessons.

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What is a fable?

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A short story that typically features animals and conveys a moral lesson.

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What is realistic fiction?

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A genre that involves stories that could happen in real life, with believable characters and events.

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What is a personal memory story?

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A narrative that recounts an individual's own experiences and memories.