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## Fiction - Prose - Non-Fiction Fiction in literature is any story or novel that is created from the author's imagination, as opposed to being based on facts or real events. ### Fiction - **Novel:** A novel is a work of long prose fiction, which is usually centered around characters, events and...
## Fiction - Prose - Non-Fiction Fiction in literature is any story or novel that is created from the author's imagination, as opposed to being based on facts or real events. ### Fiction - **Novel:** A novel is a work of long prose fiction, which is usually centered around characters, events and settings. - **Short Story:** A short story is a work of fiction that is usually shorter in length than a novel. - **Novella:** A novella is a work of narrative fiction, longer than a short story but shorter than a novel. Generally, novellas are between 20,000 and 40,000 words in length. ### Fiction - **Fable:** A fable is a short story, typically with animals as characters, that teaches a moral lesson. - **Parable:** A parable is a short story or brief tale that is used to illustrate a moral lesson or religious principle. - **Legend:** A legend is a traditional story that has been passed down through generations and is typically based on historical events. Legends often include elements of mythology and folklore. ## Non-Fiction Non-fiction in literature is a genre which encompasses essays, biographies, memoirs, and other written works that are based on facts and real events. - **Diary:** A diary is a personal record of experiences, thoughts, and/or reflections kept regularly and often privately. It can be a physical book or an electronic document.
