Duplicate of Genres

Question 1

Important info about a person, place, or event in history - letters, journals, speeches, etc.

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historical documents

Question 2

When a story is made up, but set in the past or a specific historical setting.

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historical fiction

Question 3

True or FACTUAL text. Examples: data, textbooks, magazines, blogs, websites, newspapers, etc.

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nonfiction

Question 4

The true story of someone's entire life, written by another person.

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biography

Question 5

The main storyline involves an exciting undertaking, involving risk or danger.

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action/adventure

Question 6

Imaginative content with futuristic settings, science, technology, time travel, etc.

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science fiction

Question 7

The story of someone's entire life, written by himself/herself.

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autobiography

Question 8

These have withstood the test of time, and have been valued through multiple generations.

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classics

Question 9

When a story is written in comic-strip form, and is accompanied by vivid illustrations.

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graphic novel

Question 10

Includes the presence of magic and supernatural elements. These aren't scientifically feasible.

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fantasy

Question 11

Conveys true information about the world. These relay facts, persuade, or explain something.

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informational text

Question 12

The main goal is to make readers laugh.

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humor/comedy

Question 13

Texts that are NOT factual. These can be BASED ON true events, but aren't entirely REAL.

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fiction

Question 14

When special intensity is given to the expression of feelings & ideas, using style & rhythm.

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poetry

Question 15

Although untrue, the events in the story COULD happen.

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realistic fiction

Question 16

A type of fiction in which a detective solves a crime.

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mystery

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