Genre #1
Includes stories that were passed orally and then later written down.
What is Folktale?
Fiction that is made up of stories of space and technology and is often set in the future.
What is science fiction?
Type of folktale - 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 that is written in stanzas; it 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 that includes magic, creatures, and fictional worlds.
What is a fantasy?
A piece of writing that provides facts about pollution and the author attempts to convince the reader to prevent it.
What is persuasive?
Any nonfiction piece of writing that isn't extremely lengthy.
What is an essay?
A story that is written almost entirely in dialogue; meant to be performed on stage.
What is drama?
Hercules
What is a myth?
Includes fairy tales, fables, and myths.
What is folk tale?
A story that was told verbally and includes magic and/or talking animals.
What is fairy tale?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
What is a realistic fiction?
Type of folktale - A humorous story that tells exaggerated events in a matter-of-fact way; characters usually have exaggerated abilities
What is a tall tale?
The characters are usually gods or goddesses; may account for the creation of something.
What is a myth?
An account of one's own life.
What is an autobiography?
Text that provides facts about a variety of topics that could help with every day life tasks.
What is Informational?
A fictional story with made up characters, plot and conflict; usually explores a theme
What is a short story?
Romeo and Juliet both die at the end of the performance.
What is tragedy?
Maze Runner
What is science fiction?