Literary Genres And Their Characteristics

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A made up story Fiction
A book about a famous person's life Biography
A short fictitious story intended to teach a lesson in which animals speak and act like human beings Fable
A fictitious story based on science and/or technology Science Fiction
A story made up and handed down by the common people to explain natural happenings. Myth
A work of fiction dealing with the solution of a crime Mystery
A written work that tells a story through action and speech and is meant to be acted on a stage Drama/Play
A short prose narrative that usually portrays imaginary characters and events Fantasy
Writing usually with a rhythm that repeats; words used to create images and feelings Poetry
Literature that contains true facts Nonfiction