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English
6th Grade
09/16/2011

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Poetry
Definition
Verse written to create a response of thought or feeling from the reader. Often uses rhythm and rhyme.
Example:
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Biography
Definition
The story of a real person's life written by another person.
Example:
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Autobiography
Definition
The story of a real person's life that is written by that person.
Example:
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Informational
Definition
Texts that provide facts about a variety of topics.
Example:
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Historical Fiction
Definition
A fictional story that takes place in a particular time period n the past. Often the setting is real, but the characters are made up from the author's imagination.
Example: Letters from Rifka
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Realistic Fiction
Definition
A story using made-up characters that could happen in real life.
Example: Walk Two Moons
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Fantasy
Definition
A story that includes elements that are impossible, such as talking animals or magical powers.
Example: Harry Potter series
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Science Fiction
Definition
A type of fantasy that uses science and technology (robots, time machines, etc.)
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Mystery
Definition
A suspenseful story about a puzzing event that is not solved until the end of the story.
Example:
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