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A folk tale that tries to explain something about the world
a) folk tale
b) fable
c) myth
d) fairy tale

A folk tale that includes a moral; usually told by talking animals
a) fable
b) fantasy
c) legend
d) myth

A fictional story that often includes princesses and princes and has a happy ending; usually begins with 'Once upon a time...'
a) fantasy
b) fable
c) legend
d) fairy tale

The story of a real person's life written by ANOTHER person
a) autobiography
b) biography
c) nonfiction
d) legend

Verse written to create a response of thought and feeling from the reader
a) nonfiction
b) fiction
c) poetry
d) fairy tale

A story that is passed down from generations to generations
a) fairy tale
b) legend
c) myth
d) folk tale

A type of fiction that uses science and technology and is usually in the distant future
a) science fiction
b) historical fiction
c) realistic fiction
d) fantasy

A suspenseful story about a puzzling event that is not solved until the end of the story
a) fantasy
b) mystery
c) science fiction
d) myth

A folk tale that is based on a real person or event
a) fairy tale
b) legend
c) myth
d) fable

A story using made-up characters that could happen in real life
a) realistic fiction
b) science fiction
c) nonfiction
d) fanasy

A fictional story that takes place in a particular time period in the past
a) science fiction
b) realistic fiction
c) legen
d) historical fiction

A story that includes elements that are impossible such as dragons, talking animals, or superhuman creatures
a) fairy tale
b) fable
c) myth
d) fantasy

A story that is not real
a) biography
b) poetry
c) fiction
d) nonfiction

The story of a real person's life written by THAT person
a) biography
b) autobiography
c) non fiction
d) realistic fiction

Text about true events, facts, or people
a) fiction
b) nonfiction
c) legend
d) autobiography

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