Who are the characters?
In this genre you would find nonfiction books about the environment and pollution.
What is informational.
Where will you MOST LIKELY find the meaning of the word escape?
What is a glossary or dictionary.
This could happen, but it didn't.
What is realistic fiction.
Who do authors write for?
What is an audience.
If you were to write a nonfiction book about your life it would be part of this genre.
What is an autobiography.
This is part of Traditional Literature. There is often good vs. evil, castles and princesses.
What is a fairytale.
In this genre George Washington could be talking to a fictional character about crossing the Delaware River.
What is historical fiction.
You will find real characters in this genre.
What is literary nonfiction.
The goat told me that the moral of the story was to use good manners and do unto others as I would have others do unto me. This is part of Traditional Literature.
What is a fable.
This genre is part of the Traditional Literature. It is an exaggerated story.
What is a tall tale.
This genre the author is making a claim.
What is argumentative.
If you enjoy reading a nonfiction book from beginning to end, this would be a great choice.
What is literary nonfiction or informational text.
In my genre, the author makes up a story.
What is fiction.
This type of Traditional Literature is based on a real person or event. You would look here for Robin Hood and King Arthur. The facts are often partially true, but unbelievable.
What is a legend.
What is an opinion.
This type of fiction can be highly imaginative and contain strange or unusual characters, settings, and plot.
What is fantasy.
Usually short writing that sometimes rhymes or has rhythm.
What is poetry.
To explain more about the main idea.
What are details.
Newspapers and magazine articles would belong in this genre. (Only if they're true.)
What is informational.
Statements that we know to be true.
What are facts.