| Term | Definition |
|---|
| mystery | fiction dealing with the solution of a crime or the unraveling of secrets |
| science fiction | story based on impact of actual, imagined, or potential science, usually set in the future or on other planets |
| historical fiction | story with fictional characters and events in a historical setting |
| poetry | verse and rhythmic writing with imagery that creates emotional responses |
| non-fiction | informational text dealing with an actual, real-life subject |
| fiction | narrative literary works whoe content is produced by the imagination and is not necessarily based on fact |
| fairy tale | story about fairies or other magical creatures, usually for children |
| fantasy | fiction with strange or other worldly settings or characters; fiction which invites suspension of reality |
| fable | narration demonstrating a useful truth, especially in which animals speak as humans; legendary, supernatural tale |
| drama | stories composed in verse or prose, usually for theatrical performance, where conflicts and emotion are expressed through dialogue and action |
| realistic fiction | story that can actually happen and is true to life |
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