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7596976541AbstractA brief synopsis of a longer work; something that doesn't exist in the real world0
7596976542AllegoryA narrative or description having a second or symbolic meaning underneath the surface one1
7596976543BurlesqueA humorous imitation of a serious work of literature2
7596976544ClassicA highly regarded work of literature the withstood the test of time3
7596976545DescriptionIntended to recreate, invent or visually present a person place or event4
7596976546ElegyA song or poem ogden lamenting or mourning5
7596976547ExposeOften journalistic meant to expose weakness faults or frailties6
7596976548GenreThe major categories which literary works can be classified7
7596976549HomilySermon; serious talks involving moral or spiritual advice8
7596976550LampoonA satirical attack against a person or institution9
7596976551MemoirAutobiographical work. Focuses on a specific time or event10
7596976552NarrativeTelling a story or account. Usually in first person.11
7596976553ParodyA work that imitates another for comedic affect12
7596976554SatireRidicules something or someone in order to make a point or change13

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