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6132798003AbstractA brief synopsis of a longer work; something that doesn't exist in the real world0
6132805492AllegoryA narrative or description having a second or symbolic meaning underneath the surface one1
6132827291BurlesqueA humorous imitation of a serious work of literature2
6132836439ClassicA highly regarded work of literature the withstood the test of time3
6132841119DescriptionIntended to recreate, invent or visually present a person place or event4
6132855080ElegyA song or poem ogden lamenting or mourning5
6132858315ExposeOften journalistic meant to expose weakness faults or frailties6
6132867120GenreThe major categories which literary works can be classified7
6132874920HomilySermon; serious talks involving moral or spiritual advice8
6132883457LampoonA satirical attack against a person or institution9
6132889818MemoirAutobiographical work. Focuses on a specific time or event10
6132898045NarrativeTelling a story or account. Usually in first person.11
6132905696ParodyA work that imitates another for comedic affect12
6132911524SatireRidicules something or someone in order to make a point or change13

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