5. FANTASY
Fiction
A story that is imaginative, but could never really
happen. The setting may be of another world.
Characters might be magical.
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6. HISTORICAL FICTION
Fiction
A story that takes place in a historically accurate time
and setting. The characters and some events are
fictional.
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7. MYSTERY
Fiction
A story that usually involves suspense and the solving of
a crime. Clues are typically given throughout the story
to solve the mystery at the end of the book.
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8. REALISTIC FICTION
Fiction
A story that seems real or could happen in real life. It is
set in present day and includes modern day problems
and events.
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9. SCIENCE FICTION
Fiction
A story that is typically set in the future or on other
planets. It is based on the impact of actual, imagined, or
potential science.
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10. ADVENTURE
Fiction
A story where a protagonist and other major characters
and are placed in dangerous situations. The characters
must use their wit and skills to defeat the antagonist.
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13. FAIRY TALE
Fiction:
Folktale
A story that has magical elements. The characters are
usually fairies, giants, elves, and other magical
creatures.
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14. LEGEND
Fiction:
Folktale
A story usually about a national or folk hero. This story
takes place in a particular time and place and is partly
true and partly fiction. The character traits of the hero
are typically exaggerated.
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16. MYTH
Fiction:
Folktale
A story that is often based on a historical event that is
meant to serve as an explanation for some phenomenon
of nature or human behavior. Characters are usually
gods.
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18. POEM OF ADDRESS
Poetry:
Free Verse
A poem that is written to somebody or something. It is
not about that person or thing.
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19. NARRATIVE POEM
Poetry:
Free Verse
A poem that is written from a different point of view.
First person poems use the word “I”. It is personal
because an individual is speaking to us. Second person
poems use the word “you”. It is intimate because it is
like speaking to someone in the room. Third person
poems use words such as “he”, “she”, “it”, “they”, etc. It
is like speaking to someone who is not there with you.
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21. HAIKU
Poetry:
Structured
A type of poetry from the Japanese culture. It consists
of three lines. The first line has five syllables, the
second has seven syllables, and the third has five
syllables. Haiku does not rhyme. It is meant to paint a
mental image. Haikus are typically about nature.
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22. CINQUAIN
Poetry:
Structured
A cinquain is a five line poem.
Line 1: one word (subject or noun)
Line 2: two words (adjectives) that describe line 1
Line 3: three words (action verbs) that relate to line 1
Line 4: four words (feelings or a complete sentence)
that relates to line 1
Line 5: one word (synonym of line 1 or a word that
sums it up)
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23. DIAMANTE
Poetry:
Structured
A seven line poem in the shape of a diamond.
Line 1: one word (subject/noun that is contrasting to line 7)
Line 2: two words (adjectives) that describe line 1
Line 3: three words (action verbs) that relate to line 1
Line 4: four words (nouns) first 2 words relate to line 1 last
2 words relate to line 7
Line 5: three words (action verbs) that relate to line 7
Line 6: two words (adjectives) that describe line 7
Line 7: one word ( subject/noun that is contrasting to line
1)
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25. BIOPOEM
Poetry:
Structured
A poem in which a person is described in eleven lines.
(First name)(Four adjectives)
(Brother of or Sister of)
Lover of (three different things that the person loves)
Who feels (three different feelings and when or where they are felt)
Who gives (three different things the person gives)
Who fears (three different fears the person has)
Who would like to see (three different things the person would like to see)
Who lives (a brief description of where the person lives)
-(Last name)
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28. ESSAY
NonFiction
A short composition, usually written from the author’s
point of view. Essays can be persuasive, comparative,
literary criticism, political manifestos, arguments,
observations, recollections, or reflections.
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30. TEXTBOOK
NonFiction
A manual of instruction or standard book in any branch
of study. Textbooks are usually written according to
educational demands.
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34. ALMANAC
NonFiction
An annual publication that contains tabular information
in a particular field(s) according to the calendar.
Information such as astronomical data, the rising and
setting of the sun and moon, eclipses, hours of the tide,
etc.
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35. NEWSPAPER
NonFiction
A publication containing news, information, current
events, and advertising. There are feature articles on
topics such as political events, crime, business,
art/entertainment, society, and sports. Many
newspapers also include some editorial columns. Other
sections include advertising, comics, and coupons.
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36. ATLAS
NonFiction
A collection of maps of Earth, or parts of Earth. The
atlas presents geographic features, political boundaries,
and geopolitical, social, religious, and economic
statistics.
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37. MEMOIR
NonFiction
A type of an autobiography. It is a writer’s own account
of one or two important events and is told in the first
person. It is descriptive and highly personal.
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38. BROCHURE
NonFiction
A pamphlet or leaflet advertisement. Brochures may
advertise locations, events, hotels, products, services,
etc. They are usually brief in language and have an eyecatching design.
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39. EDITORIAL
NonFiction
An article that is usually in a newspaper or magazine, or
on television or the radio. This article expresses the
author’s personal opinion and view on a particular topic.
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40. ADVERTISEMENT
NonFiction
A public promotion of a product or service. It is a form
of communication used to help sell these products or
services. It usually describes how the products or
services can benefit the customer.
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