Vocabulary - Genres

Question 1

This tells how things in nature came to be and usually contains Greek gods and goddesses.

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Myth

Question 2

These are long stories or poems that cover long periods of time;hero faces many challenges.

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Epic Tale

Question 3

What is a true and factual story of someone's life written by that person?

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Autobiograhy

Question 4

These have heroes that are larger than life (like super strength)

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Tall Tales

Question 5

Paul Bunyan is an example of what kind of story?

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Tall Tale

Question 6

What is a category in literature or music marked by distinct characteristics?

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Genre

Question 7

A story from the past that is historical, but true.

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Legend

Question 8

The story of the Tortoise and the Hare is an example of what?

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Fable

Question 9

An imaginary tale that teaches a lesson or a moral where the characters are animals.

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Fable

Question 10

What is an informational book or story?

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Gives factual and true information (like a text book)

Question 11

An imaginative story that deals with the solution of a secret, problem, or crime.

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Mystery

Question 12

A true and factual story of someone's life written by that person.

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Autobiography

Question 13

Who is a biography written by?

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someone other than the person it's about

Question 14

What is the genre of Among the Hidden?

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Fiction

Question 15

Made up stories that have some elements that could not be true or happen in this world...

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Fantasies

Question 16

What kind of stories have robots, fairies, magic, or talking animals in them?

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Fantasies

Question 17

The Chronicles of Narnia is an example of what type of genre?

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Fantasy

Question 18

What type of story usually involves suspense or intrigue?

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Mystery

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