Setting
This genre takes real people from the past and includes them in fictional settings.
Historical Fiction
This genre tells a story of a person or event believed to have been real in history.
Legend
This genre has many authors, passed down from generation to generation verbally
Folk Tale
This genre teaches a moral or lesson and usually includes animals to tell the story.
Fables
"You may write me down in history
With you bitter, twisted lies,
You may tread me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I'll rise."
-Maya Angelou
Poetry
The genre often takes places in castles, or make believe kingdoms.
Characters in this genre often do the impossible, or are capable of unbelievable things.
Tall Tale
The author writes about his or her own life in this genre.
Autobiography
This genre is meant to be preformed on a stage for entertainment.
Drama
"The universe was initially chaos and, from that chaos, Earth, Night, and Day were born."
Myth
This genre includes stories that take place a long time ago, and the details of the setting often are slightly altered over time as the story is told.
Folk Tale
Characters often encounter monsters, fairies, or other non-human creatures.
Fantasy
In this genre, authors give factual information through telling a story.
Informational Narrative
"A comet flashed by, followed by a trail of stardust, illuminating the dark, endless space that surrounded the spacecraft."
Science Fiction
This genre might include stories about aliens and UFO's, or traveling through outer space.
Science Fiction
This genre contains stories about a real person or event from the past.
Informational
In this genre, readers are entertained with stories where good overcomes evil and the princess is rescued by her prince!
Fairy Tale
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
Legend
The setting of the story doesn't really exist but it could fit in modern times.
Realistic fiction
This genre allows you to see inside a person's life from their own point of view.
Autobiography
"King Midas loves gold so much, he asks a fairy to grant his wish and everything he touches turns to gold. He is happy until he touches his daughter and she turns to gold."
Fable