literary genres ~ a kind of literary or artistic work
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Literary
Genres~ a kind of literary or artistic work
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Literary Genres are divided into two
categories:
•Fiction
•Nonfiction
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Fiction Genre
Stories that are not based entirely upon facts.
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DramaStories that are written with a lot of conflict and emotion. Often dramas are written specifically for theatrical performances.
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FableStories that are a supernatural tale. These stories usually teach a lesson or tell of a truth. Often times in a fable, animals will speak as humans.
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Fairy TaleStories about magical creatures usually written for children.
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FantasyFiction stories that are written with strange settings and/or characters. These stories challenge reality.
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FictionStories that are written through imagination and which are not based on facts.
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FolkloreStories, songs, myths, or proverbs that are handed down from generation to generation usually by word of mouth
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Historical FictionStories with fictional events and characters that take place in a historical setting.
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HorrorFiction stories that are written to fill the reader with dread and fear.
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HumorFiction stories that are full of fun and excitement. These stories are meant to entertain the reader. Humor can be contained in all genres.
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LegendStories that have a basis and can contain some facts, but also include imaginative material.
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MysteryFiction stories that deal with solving a mystery or a crime. It can also be a story in which secrets are unraveled.
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MythologyStories that are often based on historical events in which human behavior and natural phenomena are explained through symbolism. Often these are pertaining to the actions of gods.
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PoetryVerse and rhythmic writing with imagery that creates emotional responses.
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Realistic FictionFiction stories that can actually happen and are true to life.
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Science FictionFiction stories that are based on actual or imagined science and usually take place on other planets or in the future.
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Short StoryStories that are very short and contain no subplots.
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Tall TaleHumorous stories with many exaggerations and heroes who do the impossible with little effort.
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Nonfiction GenreStories that are true.
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BiographyA story about a person’s life or a true story about a real person. A biography is written by another person about another person.
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AutobiographyStories that are written about a person’s life or a true story written about a real person. Autobiographies are written by the person the story is about.
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EssayA short composition that reflects the author’s outlook or point of view on a topic.
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Narrative NonfictionFactual information told in the form of a story.
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NonfictionInformation dealing with an actual, real life story.
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SpeechA public address