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Literature Genres

Terms in this set (9)

Realistic Fiction
Consists of stories that take place in modern times. The characters are involved in events that could happen.
Informational
Non-fiction books that give factual information on a variety of topics.
Historical Fiction
Made up of stories that take place in a particular time period in the past.
Science Fiction
Often includes futuristic technology within its blend of scientific fact and fiction.
Fantasy
Is fiction that contains elements that are not realistic, such as talking animals and magical powers.
Folklore
Includes stories, myths and fables that people told each other over the years and later wrote down.
Biography
Consists of factual stories about real people from the past or present.
Autobiography
Is the biography of a person written by that person.
Poetry
Is verse written to evoke thought and feeling from the reader. It often uses rhythm and rhyme.
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