The setting and events are in the past and real, but the characters are not.
Historical Fiction
In this genre, animals talk and act like people and teach some type of lesson.
Fable
This genre often includes Greek Gods and Goddesses.
Myth
This setting is imaginary and usually magical.
Fantasy or Fairy Tale
This genre is a story about a real person from the past.
Informational/biography
Good overcomes evil and the princess is rescued by her prince!
Fairy Tale (Traditional Literature)
A story based on a real person or real thing, but told with a lot of exaggeration.
Tall Tale
The setting of the story doesn't really exist but it could be real.
Realistic fiction
This genre is often portrayed as a 'true' story from the past although some of the details don't seem like they could happen.
Legend