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Does the type of literature (biography, poetry, fiction etc.) play a role in how a story is told? Do you think any of the formats were inappropriate? Why do you think this?

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The type of literature does play a role in how a story is told. Some literature types allow for more creativity when it comes to grammar and word choice. For example, a poem can be written according the writer's preference. If they want to use words, as Langston Hughes did in "Weary Blues", for ...

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