Genres 1
Genres 2
Genres 3
Genres 4
Genres 5
100

In this genre, the characters often uncover clues, there is lots of suspense, and the problem isn't uncovered until the end of the story. 

What is a mystery? 

100

This genre often includes magic and could never occur.

What is a fantasy? 

100

In this genre, the characters are talking animals and the reader learns a lesson. 

What is a fable? 

100

Bigfoot and mermaids are an example of this genre? 

What is a legend? 

100
Mystery genres often go "hand in hand" with this genre? 
What is horror? 
200

What is the name of the genre that is fictional but could really happen? 

What is realistic fiction? 

200

What is the name of the genre that is set in the past but the characters and plot are fictional? 

What is historical fiction? 
200

What is the name of the genre that is typically set in the future and has many elements of science and technology? 

What is science fiction? 

200

What is the name of the genre that typically has gods and goddesses as the main characters and explains to the reader how something came to be? 

What is a myth? 

200

Paul Bunyon is an example of this type of genre? 

What is a tall tale? 

300

What is the name of the genre that has real facts about a persons life and is written by that person? 

What is an autobiography? 

300

What is the genre that has true facts about a topic and often includes pictures, charts, and diagrams? 

What is informational? 

300

What is the genre that includes magical forces and often consists of characters such as elves, dragons, and royalty? 

What is a fairy tale? 

300

What genre is about relationships/love? HINT: We didn't cover this, but it is on my board. 

What is romance? 

300

What is the name of the genre that has real facts about a person's life and is written by another person? 

What is a biography? 

400

What genre does The Giver fall into? 

What is science fiction? 
400

What genre do the scholastic news articles fall into? 

What is informational? 

400

What genre do the Goosebumps books belong? 

What is horror or mystery? 

400

The Tortoise and the Hare is an example of what genre? 

What is fable? 

400

If I write a story about myself, what type of genre is that? 

What is an autobiography? 

500

What genre did I consider the "opposite" of realistic fiction and why? 

What is fantasy, and why could fantasy never happen, but realistic fiction could? 

500

Which genre includes "larger-than-life" characters? 

What is a tall tale? 

500

Which genre cannot be proven real? 

What is a legend? 

500

Define Nonfiction. 

What is a book that is real? 

500

Define Fiction. 

What is a book that is fake? 

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