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This document outlines different genres and sub-genres of writing. It defines genre as categories that share characteristics. The main genres covered are fiction, which includes sub-genres like realistic fiction, historical fiction, science fiction, and fantasy, as well as drama genres of comedy and tragedy. Non-fiction genres discussed include informational writing, persuasive writing, biography, and autobiography. Folktale sub-genres covered are fairy tales, legends, tall tales, myths, and fables. Poetry is also listed but its many sub-genres are not explored in detail.

