Definitions
Story written about a real person’s life by someone else
Biography
A diary written by Anne Frank about her experiences during World War II
Autobiography
What do fantasy and science fiction both have in common?
They are both fiction with imaginative or creative elements.
'Finding Nemo' is what genre?
Adventure
Which genre is meant to make people laugh?
Humor
Story with magic or impossible elements
Fantasy
A tale about a young pirate searching for hidden treasure on the high seas
Adventure
What makes realistic fiction different from historical fiction?
Realistic fiction is set in the present and could realistically happen, while historical fiction is set in the past and includes historical events or settings.
'Cinderella' is what genre?
Traditional Literature or Fairy Tale
Which genre is most likely to include a talking dragon?
Fantasy
Made-up story set in a real historical time
Historical Fiction
A story set in a world where robots have taken over society
Science Fiction
What is the difference between humor and drama/play?
Humor is intended to entertain and make the audience laugh, while a drama/play is written as a script to be performed.
'The Summer I Turned Pretty' is what genre?
Romance
Which genre is nonfiction and factual?
Informational
Stories passed down through culture, myths, or fables
Traditional Literature
A magazine article explaining how hurricanes form
Informational
How is fiction different from nonfiction?
Fiction tells made-up stories created from the author’s imagination, while nonfiction presents factual information and real events.
'IT' is what genre?
Horror
Which genre includes rhythm, rhyme, and figurative language?
Poetry
Difference between autobiography and biography
One is written by the person themselves, the other by someone else
A legend about King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
Traditional Literature
How does a biography differ from an autobiography?
A biography is written by someone else about a person’s life, while an autobiography is written by the person themselves.
'Grey's Anatomy' is what genre?
Which is least likely to include magic: Historical Fiction, Fantasy, or Traditional Literature?
Historical Fiction