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| genre | a specific kind of literature |
| fiction | a narrative story that uses made-up characters or events |
| nonfiction | writing that tells about real people, places, and events |
| science fiction | based on real/possible scientific developments/often set in the future |
| realistic fiction | fiction that shows you the ups and downs of ordinary life |
| historical fiction | blends facts about a time, place, and persons with an imaginary story |
| personal essay | has a conversational tone; shows feelings/experiences of the writer |
| biography | the story of a person's life written by another person |
| autobiography | a writer's story of his or her own life |
| memoir | a writer's memory of a particular time, place, or event |
| fable | a short story that teaches a lesson and usually includes animals that talk and act like people |
| tall tale | a humorous, exaggerated story about real or imaginary characters |
| legend | a story handed down from the past that explains something that really happened or tells aobut someone who really lived; usually mixes fact and fiction |
| myth | explains something about the world; involves gods and other supernatural beings |
| drama | performed before an audience; includes stage directions |
| novel | a long fictional story with a plot |
| folktale | a simple story that has been handed down by word of mouth |
