writing that is based in fact; includes biographies, news stories, encyclopedia articles, and research papers
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poem
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written verse often characterized by vivid imagery, intense emotional tone, and adherence to rules of structure and form - including rhythm and sometimes rhyme
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fiction
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narrative writing that is not factual; includes novels, short stories, myths, fables, and fairy tales
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fairy tale
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a literary genre that is a story, usually for children, about elves, hobgoblins, dragons, fairies, or other magical creatures (ex: "Cinderella", "The Ugly Duckling")
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a type of literature; genres are distinguished from one another based on form, technique, and subject; (ex: fiction, non-fiction, science fiction, fantasy, epic, poetry)
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prose
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writing that is not poetry (ex: essays, novels, literary criticism)
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epic
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a long narrative poem in an elevated style telling the deeds of a legendary or historical hero
