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    Literary genres can be divided into fiction and non-fiction. Fiction includes genres like folktales, fairy tales, legends, myths, fables, parables, historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, and mystery. Non-fiction includes genres like memoirs, journals, diaries, letters, autobiographies, biographies, informational books, essays, and newspapers. Genres are defined by their subject matter, style of writing, and intended purpose or audience.

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    Literary genres can be divided into fiction and non-fiction. Fiction includes genres like folktales, fairy tales, legends, myths, fables, parables, historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, and mystery. Non-fiction includes genres like memoirs, journals, diaries, letters, autobiographies, biographies, informational books, essays, and newspapers. Genres are defined by their subject matter, style of writing, and intended purpose or audience.

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    LITERARY GENRES

    Genre Definition
    FICTION

    Folktale A story originating in popular culture, typically passed on by word of mouth


    Fairy Tale A story with fairies or other magical creatures, usually for children. A modern fairy tale is written in a traditional style with the elements
    of folklore but with a contemporary twist
    Legend A story, sometimes of a national or folk hero, which have a basis in fact but also include imaginative material
    Myths Traditional narratives, often based in part on historical events, that reveal human behavior and natural phenomena by its symbolism
    Fable A narration demonstrating a useful truth, especially in which animals speak as humans
    Proverbs A one-sentence utterance that holds the conventional wisdom of the ages
    Psalms Sacred songs or hymns, in particular any of those contained in the biblical Book of Psalms and used in Christian and Jewish worship
    Parables Simple stories used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels
    Historical Fiction Imaginative stories with fictional characters and events in a historical setting
    Science Fiction Set in a future that scientific or technological advance could or might make possible
    Fantasy Fiction with strange or otherworldly settings or characters; fiction that invites suspension of reality; fiction that depends on magic or the
    impossible or inexplicable
    Mystery Imaginative stories dealing with the solution of a secret, problem, or crime, and involving suspense or intrigue.
    Poetry Although difficult to define, poetry is brief, intense, and patterned when compared with prose. Poetry is a type of literature in which the
    sound and meaning of language are compiled to create ideas and feelings.
    Drama Public address or discourse
    NON FICTION

    Memoir A record of events based on the writer’s own observation.


    Journal and Diary A log written by an author at regular intervals
    Letters, Postcards, Personal Personal written communications
    Correspondence
    Autobiography A story of a person’s life written by that person
    Individual Biography A story of a person’s life written by an individual with exceptional knowledge of the subject.
    Informational books Factual presentations of documented knowledge
    Essays/Speeches A short literary composition that reflects the author’s outlook or point of view.
    Newspapers A printed publication (usually issued daily or weekly) consisting of folded unstapled sheets and containing news, feature articles,
    advertisements, and correspondence.

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