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historical documents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