Fiction
Cinderella and Rapunzel are examples of this genre of fiction.
What is fairy tale.
If you read this type of nonfiction, it might be about George Washington or Abraham Lincoln who were real people. It is written by someone OTHER than the subject of the book.
What is a biography.
This type of writing deals with rhythem and may or may not rhyme.
What is poetry.
This genre of literature is read in order to get people to make decisions.
What is persuasive.
This genre typically has scenes, dialogue, and characters which moves the action.
What is drama.
What this category (fiction) is.
What is made up.
This type of writing is about a person's life and is written by that person.
What is autobiography?
The author of a poem is typically known as...
What is the poet?
These are typically seen before videos or in between television shows.
What are commericials.
An example of this genre is "Me Against the World" by Tupac.
What is a poetry.
This genre features clues that help the reader figure out some type of problem but usually not until the very end.
What is a mystery.
This genre features books that give true facts about a variety of subjects.
What is informational.
This is another name for rythem.
What is meter.
A single assertion or a series of assertions presented and defended by the writer.
What is an argument.
An example of this genre is "Thank You, Ma'am."
What is fiction.
If a story features great action or an exciting event, it is this genre.
What is adventure.
Maps, diagrams, and charts may be used to explain facts in this genre. (Your textbook is this genre).
What is informational.
This is the emotional meaning of a word.
What is consonance.
Ads, commercials, political debates.
What are examples of argumentative writing or persuasion.
If an author is trying to convince the reader of something, it is this type of writing.
What is persuasive.
Exaggeration is used to make the stories of this type of genre entertaining. Characters are usually larger than life.
What is tall tales.
This genre of writing provides information about real-life people, objects, or ideas.
What is expository nonfiction
This type of writing/language encompasses similes, metaphors, imagery, and hyperbole.
What is figurative language.
Ideas that are presented to oppose another argument.
What is a counter argument.
Most nonfiction genres are written to do this for the reader.
What is inform.