Genre #1
Includes tall tales that were passed orally and then later written down.
What is Folk Tale?
Fiction that is made up of stories of space and technology and is often set in the future.
What is science fiction?
Type of folk tale - Characters are often animals; usually has a theme or moral at the end.
What is a fable?
A fictional story that takes place in a particular true time period in the past
What is historical fiction?
Fiction that contains elements or characters that are not realistic like talking animals, mythical creatures, imaginary worlds and magical powers.
What is fantasy?
literary work which is an expression of feelings and ideas by the use of distinctive style and rhythm;
What is poetry?
Any work written to be performed on a stage; divided into scenes and acts.
What is a drama?
A story with made up characters, plot, and conflict; although shorter than a novel, it usually explores a theme
What is a short story?
An account of one's own life.
What is Autobiography?
Guiness Book of World Records 2020
What is an Almanac/Reference Text?
Hercules
What is a myth?
Includes fairy tales, fables, and myths.
What is folk tale?
An account of somebody's life written by an another person.
What is biography?
A story that has lots of suspense and leads up to a big event or dramatic moment.
What is horror/thriller?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
What is a realistic fiction/Comedy?
Type of folk tale - A story that exaggerates a true event until it is total fiction; more serious; meant to be believable
What is a legend?
The characters are usually gods, heroes, or animals; it explains a natural occurrence or the belief of a culture
What is a myth?
One of the categories of artistic works, a specific type of literature that is grouped on the basis of similarities or shared characteristics.
What is Genre?
Text that provides facts about a variety of topics that help with every day life tasks.
What is Informational?
A lengthy story with made up characters, plot and conflict; usually explores a theme
What is a novel?
Verse written to create a response of thought and feelings from the reader.
What is poetry?
Maze Runner
What is science fiction?