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The story is believable; it coul happen to anyone. The main character often faces an emotional or psychological conflict.
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Realistic fiction
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the story has opne or more features not seen in our world, such as magic, times travel, or talking animals.
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Fantasy
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the story is set in a specific time in history. These stories sometimes include actual historical figures.
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Historical fiction
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The story takes place in today's world
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Contemporary fiction
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A type of fantasy story; set in a time and place in which technology has reshaped society in significant ways. The unusual setting often help to highlight human dillemas all the more.
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Science fiction
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Not much "psychological" stuff for these characters. It's one action - packed scene after another.
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Action adventure
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A crime is committed. In finding the criminal, a detective - the most fully drawn character in the story - must unravel a web of lcues before pinning down the suspect.
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mystery
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A traditional story handed down from generation to generation by ord of mouth. Types of folktalkes include fables, tall tales, myths, legends, and epics.
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Folktale
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A folktale that answers basic questions about the world. They often try to explain such things as the orgins of the earth, the natural world, and humanity.
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Myths
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