Literary Terms and Genres

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A self-written account of one's life.

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autobiography

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An account of someone's life written by someone else.

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biography

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A period of 100 years.

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century

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A literary work in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensity by the use of distinctive style and rhythm.

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poetry

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A critical assessment of a book, film, or other work.

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review

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A film genre that seeks to elicit fear or disgust in its audience.

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horror film

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Consisting of many interconnecting parts; not easy to analyze or understand.

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complicated

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A genre of literature, film, and other art forms that aims to entertain and amuse.

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comedy

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A subgenre of comedy that focuses on romantic relationships.

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romantic comedy

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To imagine or believe something.

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fancy