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32 Cards in this Set
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a category of books; a type of writing
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genre
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which genre tells a story
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poetry
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characters act in ways which make sense from a scientific point of view
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science fiction
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tells about a real person
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biography
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the main character is the author
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autobiography
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places, events and characters are vividly described while giving historical information
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historical fiction
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the plot makes sense and ends with a solution to the problem
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realistic fiction
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time period is long ago and in a far away place
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folk literature
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author uses foreshadowing (hints) to help reader solve the mystery
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mystery
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distractions are used to lead away from the solution
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mystery
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usually does not have a single identifiable author
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folk literature
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characters solve problems using actual scientific data
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science fiction
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often has a moral lesson at the end of the story
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forl literature
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provides anecdotes or details that shows the person in action
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biography
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is meant to be read aloud
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poetry
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true or false
biography - the author of the story is writing about him or herself. |
false
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shows that the person writing knows a lot about the subject
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biography
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characters solve problem using actual scientific data
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science fiction
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has a realistic setting
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mystery
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originates in oral telling and appears in different ways
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folk literature
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basic problem or puzzle to solve
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mystery
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major events might really be based on scientific facts
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science fiction
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fictional characters who behave in real ways
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realistic fiction
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setting - a definite period in history; a real historical place
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historical fiction
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recounts key (important) incidents in his/her life
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autobiography
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describes interactions with key people in life
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autobiography
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set in a vague (not clear) historical past - "long ago...."
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folk literature
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usually in the near or distant future
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science fiction
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each major event is linked in steps that make sense
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mystery
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setting are usually Earth or other locations real scientist theorize may exist
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science fiction
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states or implies writers fellings about subject
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biography
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true or false
autobiography- the author is writing about someone other that themselves |
true
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