Genres of Literature

Question 1

The story of a real person's life that is written by another person.

Accepted Answer

Biography

Question 2

A story that blends futuristic technology with scientific fact and fiction.

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Science Fiction

Question 3

A fictional story with real and invented characters.

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Historical Fiction

Question 4

A short story intended to teach a lesson, often with animals or inanimate objects

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Fable

Question 5

Story of a real person's life written by that person.

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Autobiography

Question 6

All of the information is based on true facts and not made up.

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Expository/Non-Fiction

Question 7

A story including elements that are impossible such as talking animals or magical powers.

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Fantasy

Question 8

A suspenseful story about a puzzling even that is not solved until the end of the story.

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Mystery

Question 9

A story, often with a message, that was initially passed on by word of mouth.

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Folktale

Question 10

A verse written to inspire thought.

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Poetry

Question 11

Writing presented in dialogue format that is intended to be acted on a stage; a play.

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Drama

Question 12

A story using made-up characters that takes place in modern times.

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Realistic Fiction

Questions 12