143. So Much to Read, So Little Time… – Flashcards
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Almanac
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A book published annually giving statistics on many subjects.
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Annual
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Publication that appears once a year.
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Anthology
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Collection of short stories, poems, essays, and more.
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Autobiography
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One's life story written by that person.
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Bibliography
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List of suggested readings.
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Biography
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Story of a person's life.
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Commentary
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Series of explanatory notes.
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Encyclopedia
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Book giving information (published articles arranged alphabetically).
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Essay
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Article written to show the author's opinion on a topic.
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Fiction
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Type of literature based in the imagination of the author.
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Gazetteer
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Dictionary of geographical names.
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Journal
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Daily newspaper.
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Manual
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Handbook.
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Nonfiction
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Literature dealing with real facts and real events.
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Novel
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A long work of fictional prose.
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Periodical
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Magazine published on a regular basis.
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Prose
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Ordinary form of written or spoken language.
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Reference book
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Book used as a source of information that must be left in the library.
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Style book
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Book consisting of examples or rules.
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Trade journal
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Periodical devoted to business or industry.
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Atlas
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Book of maps.
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Poetry
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A type of literary art form where writers use figurative language and other poetic devices to get the point of their subject across
