Distinguish among different genres (e.g., poetry, drama, biography, novel) using their distinguishing characteristics. SPI 0801.8.4

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1. An Overview of Poetry - a comprehensive show on the topic of rhythm and rhyme
2. Analyzing Poetry Tips - The elements of analyzing poetry listed at this site will help you identify the meaning through its parts and give a sense of interpreting a poem.
3. Drama - This handout identifies common questions about drama, describes the elements of drama that are most often discussed in theater classes, provides a few strategies for planning and writing an effective drama paper, and identifies various resources for research in theater history and dramatic criticism.
4. What is Drama - Slideshare presentation.
5. What is the difference between a nonfiction text and a fiction text? - charts showing characteristics of both fiction and nonfiction [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.]
6. What Is Included in a Biography? - there are some guidelines to follow that will help you write a biography.
   

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