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Texts that are NOT factual. These can be BASED ON true events, but aren't entirely REAL.
nonfiction
fiction
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An imaginary, dehumanizing society, with an oppressive ruler, and a character who seeks escape.
romance
dystopian
comedy
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True story about one moment in the author’s life - A piece of the story, not the whole thing.
memoir
biography
autobiography
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When a story is written in comic-strip form, and is accompanied by vivid illustrations.
romance
graphic novel
horror
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These have withstood the test of time, and have been valued through multiple generations.
fantasy
poetry
classics
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Important info about a person, place, or event in history - letters, journals, speeches, etc.
memoir
short stories
historical documents
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Imaginative content with futuristic settings, science, technology, time travel, etc.
science fiction
realistic fiction
romance
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The primary focus is on the love between two people.
dystopian
graphic novel
romance
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These stories elicit a negative emotional reaction from readers, by playing on fears.
horror
fantasy
poetry
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These stories use suspense & tension, & usually involve crime or murder.
dystopian
thriller
science fiction
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The true story of someone's entire life, written by
another
person.
biography
autobiography
memoir
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True or FACTUAL text. Examples: data, textbooks, magazines, blogs, websites, newspapers, etc.
nonfiction
fiction
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When a story is made up, but set in the past or a specific historical setting.
romance
classic
historical fiction
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The main storyline involves an exciting undertaking, involving risk or danger.
action/adventure
romance
poetry
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Although untrue, the events in the story COULD happen.
realistic fiction
science fiction
fantasy
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The main goal is to make readers laugh.
mystery
action/adventure
humor/comedy
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Conveys true information about the world. These relay facts, persuade, or explain something.
memoirs
informational text
autobiographies
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When special intensity is given to the expression of feelings & ideas, using style & rhythm.
poetry
realistic fiction
graphic novels
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A type of fiction in which a detective solves a crime.
realistic fiction
comedy
mystery
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The story of someone's entire life, written by himself/herself.
autobiography
memoir
biography
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Includes the presence of magic and supernatural elements. These aren't scientifically feasible.
fantasy
classics
mystery
