Literary Genres
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adeleperrier on September 13, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Allegory | an extended comparison where many elements of a story stand for deeper realities like abstract ideas, moral qualities, or spiritual realities. |
| Biography | a written account of a person's life |
| Creed | a formal statement of religious belief |
| etiology | a story that gives the cause of something |
| Fable | a brief story with a moral; often uses animals htat act and speak like human beings |
| History | a chronological narrative or record of events, as in the life or development of a people, country, or institution |
| Law | a rule of conduct or standard of behavior established by proper authority, society, or custom |
| prophecy | an inspired utterance made by a prophet, which expresses God's will |
| Genealogy | a record of one's ancestors |
| hyperbole | a deliberately exaggerated saying to highlight the topic under discussion |
| miracle story | a powerful sign perfomed by Jesus to show his mastery over the elements |
| Riddle | a question or statement that teases the mind; it requires thought and application |
| Parable | a vivid story told to convey religious truths |
| Pronouncement story | a passage whose purpose is to set up an important saying |
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