Literary genres

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Across
  1. 6. Short pieces of writing found in newspapers or magazines.
  2. 9. Writing based on facts and real events.
  3. 10. Writing that often rhymes and uses rhythm to express feelings.
  4. 11. Long fictional stories with characters and plots.
  5. 12. A true story about someone's life, written by someone else.
Down
  1. 1. Fiction A made-up story set in the past, using real events or people.
  2. 2. A story written to be performed by actors on a stage.
  3. 3. Writing that tells made-up stories.
  4. 4. Words set to music and sung.
  5. 5. Traditional tales and beliefs passed down through generations.
  6. 7. A funny play or story meant to make people laugh.
  7. 8. _______ stories - Brief fictional tales, shorter than novels.