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=**Generic conventions [ juh-ner-ik kən-věn'shən]**= ==- This term describes traditions for each genre. These conventions help to define each genre; for example, they differentiate an essay and journalistic writing or an autobiography and political writing. On the AP language exam, try to distinguish the unique features of a writer’s work from those indicated by convention.==

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__Genres__ essay journal autobiography political biography romance historical Parra, Kelly. "The House on Mango Street." __Latina YA__. 06 jun 2007. 30 Sep 2007 .

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