Literary Genres

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What is a Biography?

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A story of the life of a real person written by another person.

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What is Realistic Fiction?

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A story that is not true but could have happened in real life.

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What is Fantasy?

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A story with fictional characters, such as talking animals or magical elements.

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What are Nonfiction/Informational books?

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Books that provide facts on a variety of subjects.

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What is Science Fiction?

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A genre that includes futuristic settings and characters, such as outer space adventures and robots.

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What is an Autobiography?

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

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What is Historical Fiction?

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A story that takes place in the past and includes historical events or figures.

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What is a Tall Tale?

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A humorous story with exaggerated elements that is not meant to be taken literally.

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What is a Folktale/Folk Lore?

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A traditional story that is passed down through generations, often featuring moral lessons.

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What is Poetry?

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A literary genre that uses rhythmic and aesthetic qualities of language to evoke meanings.