While texts usually meet the characteristics, _____________________ they do __________.

______________________/________________________ is meant to be acted out on a stage.
______________________/ ________________________ is rich in figurative language and has a beat and rhyme scheme.
________________________/_______________________ is a published diary telling about events in the life of a historical figure.
c

While texts usually meet the characteristics of being written or written down, they do not necessarily have to be in a written format. Oral storytelling and spoken word performances are examples of texts that are communicated orally rather than through writing.

Plays (dramatic literature) is meant to be acted out on a stage. It is written with the intention of being performed by actors in front of an audience.

Poetry is rich in figurative language and has a beat and rhyme scheme. It often uses rhyming words and rhythmic patterns to create a musical quality in the language.

Biography is a published diary telling about events in the life of a historical figure. It is a non-fiction genre that presents factual information about a person's life, often based on research and interviews with people who knew the subject.