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 genre is characterized by exaggerated stories about real people?

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Tall tale.

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What is a fairy tale?

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A type of story that often features magical events and characters, usually with a happy ending.

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What is a fable?

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A short story that teaches a moral lesson, often featuring animals as characters.

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What genre includes gods and supernatural beings?

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Myth.

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What is a common feature of myths?

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They often explain natural phenomena or cultural beliefs.

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What is the main purpose of a fable?

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To teach a moral lesson.

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What is an example of a fairy tale?

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Sleeping Beauty.

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What is a characteristic of tall tales?

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They often include impossible feats and larger-than-life characters.

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What is the moral of a fable?

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A lesson that can be learned from the story.