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Genres of Narrative Text. Fable. A story that teaches a lesson, often using animal characters that behave like people. The Tortoise and the Hare is an example of a fable that teaches the lesson “slow and steady wins the race.”. Folktale.
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Fable • A story that teaches a lesson, often using animal characters that behave like people. • The Tortoise and the Hare is an example of a fable that teaches the lesson “slow and steady wins the race.”
Folktale • An ancient story that reveals the beliefs and customs of a culture. • A story from ancient Africa that shows the importance of keeping a promise is an example of a folktale.
Historical Fiction • A story set in the past that tells about events that did or possibly could happen. • A story about a girl who lived in colonial times is an example of historical fiction.
Myth • An ancient story often meant to explain the mysteries of life or nature. • A story about a Hawaiian goddess who creates volcanoes is an example of a myth.
Realistic Fiction • A story that portrays characters, settings, and events that could happen in real life. • A story about a boy’s interesting entry in a science fair is an example of realistic fiction.
Tall Tale • A humorous story that tells about impossible happenings, exaggerating the accomplishments of the hero. • A story about a cowboy who is twenty feet tall and uses a live rattlesnake for a rope is an example of a tall tale.