Literary Genres

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Across
  1. 2. A story about gods or heroes that explains something in nature or life.
  2. 4. A short story that teaches a lesson, often with animals that can talk.
  3. 8. A story someone writes about their own life.
  4. 9. A story about solving a crime or uncovering a secret.
  5. 13. A scary story meant to frighten the reader.
  6. 14. A story meant to make people laugh.
  7. 15. A story full of exciting journeys or brave heroes.
Down
  1. 1. Fiction A made-up story that takes place in the past.
  2. 3. A story set in an imaginary world with magic or mythical creatures.
  3. 5. A serious story about real-life feelings and problems.
  4. 6. A book that tells the true story of someone’s life.
  5. 7. Tale A magical story with princes, princesses, and sometimes witches or fairies.
  6. 10. A story from long ago, often based on a real person but with imaginary parts.
  7. 11. Writing that uses rhythm, rhyme, and feelings instead of long sentences.
  8. 12. Fiction A story about the future, technology, or space travel.