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Test your students' knowledge of literary and cinematic genres with this matching worksheet. Twenty-one terms, such as "thriller," "western," "novel," and "horror," can be matched with their definition. Use this activity as an introductory lesson, a quiz, or a homework assignment. The worksheet also includes an answer key for teacher use.

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plot, plot elements, comedy, genres, literary elements

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comedy, elements of a story, genre, movies, plot, english language arts
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6th - 8th
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English Language Arts
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