Book Genres

Question 1

A story with fictional characters that is set in the real world

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realistic fiction

Question 2

explains something that happens in nature, usually has gods and goddesses as characters

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myth

Question 3

a fiction story including elements that are impossible (i.e. wizards, magic)

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fantasy

Question 4

stories or myths passed on through oral storytelling

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folktale

Question 5

an exaggerated story that is usually based on a real person or event

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tall tale

Question 6

a suspenseful story about a puzzling event

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mystery

Question 7

The story of a real person's life written by ANOTHER another person

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biography

Question 8

a fictional story that includes magic, magical creatures or magical lands

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fairy tale

Question 9

the story of a real person's life written by THAT PERSON

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autobiography

Question 10

a story with fictional characters that is set in a real time in history

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historical fiction

Question 11

a story linked to a person or event from history, the story may teach a lesson

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legend

Question 12

a story that teaches a lesson called a moral

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fable

Question 13

text that provides TRUE facts about a topic

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non-fiction

Question 14

a story that has been made up and has made up characters

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fiction

Question 15

verse and rhythmic writing that creates an emotional response

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poetry

Question 16

a fictional story that includes SCIENCE and technology

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science fiction

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