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What are the types of story?

There are many ways to categorize stories, depending on the criteria used. Here are some common approaches:

By Genre:

* Fiction:

* Fantasy: Magic, mythical creatures, alternate realities (e.g., Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings)

* Science Fiction: Technology, space travel, futuristic worlds (e.g., Star Wars, Dune)

* Romance: Love stories, romantic relationships (e.g., Pride and Prejudice, The Notebook)

* Mystery: Crime, puzzles, suspense (e.g., Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie)

* Thriller: Suspense, danger, psychological tension (e.g., The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Gone Girl)

* Horror: Fear, the supernatural, the macabre (e.g., Dracula, The Shining)

* Historical Fiction: Set in the past, often with real historical events or figures (e.g., The Nightingale, The Book Thief)

* Literary Fiction: Focused on character development, themes, and style rather than plot (e.g., The Great Gatsby, To Kill a Mockingbird)

* Young Adult: Targeted at teenagers, often dealing with coming-of-age themes (e.g., The Hunger Games, Twilight)

* Children's Fiction: For younger audiences, often featuring fantastical elements and moral lessons (e.g., Alice in Wonderland, The Very Hungry Caterpillar)

* Nonfiction:

* Biography: The story of a real person's life (e.g., Steve Jobs, The Autobiography of Malcolm X)

* Autobiography: A person's own account of their life (e.g., I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, The Diary of Anne Frank)

* History: Accounts of past events (e.g., Guns, Germs, and Steel, A People's History of the United States)

* Memoir: A personal account of a specific period or event in the author's life (e.g., Eat, Pray, Love, Angela's Ashes)

* Science Writing: Exploration of scientific topics and discoveries (e.g., A Brief History of Time, Sapiens)

* True Crime: Nonfiction accounts of real crimes (e.g., In Cold Blood, Helter Skelter)

By Structure:

* Linear: Follows a chronological order of events.

* Nonlinear: Jumps back and forth in time, often through flashbacks or multiple perspectives.

* Episodic: A series of loosely connected events or chapters.

* Circular: Ends where it began, or returns to a similar starting point.

By Narrative Perspective:

* First Person: Told from the perspective of a character using "I" or "we".

* Second Person: The story is told to the reader directly using "you".

* Third Person: The story is told from an outside perspective, using "he", "she", or "they".

* Third Person Limited: Narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.

* Third Person Omniscient: Narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

By Theme:

* Love

* Loss

* Redemption

* Identity

* Good vs. Evil

* Social Issues

* Coming of Age

* Adventure

By Purpose:

* Entertainment

* Education

* Persuasion

* Inspiration

* Social Commentary

These are just some of the ways to categorize stories. The specific classification of a story often depends on its specific characteristics and the individual reader's perspective.

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