Question

the story told in this selection is made up, but it has characters and events in it that could happen in real life. the genre of this selection can best be described as
a mystery and detective fiction
b an argument or personal essay
c realistic fiction
d an autobiography

Explanation:

• Option A: Mystery/detective fiction focuses on crime-solving, not just real - life - possible events. The description doesn't mention crime or detection.
• Option B: An argument/personal essay is non - fictional, presenting an opinion or personal story. The selection is made - up (fictional), so this is incorrect.
• Option C: Realistic fiction is made - up but has characters and events that could happen in real life, which matches the description.
• Option D: An autobiography is a true account of one's own life, but the selection is made - up, so this is wrong.

Answer:

C. realistic fiction.