Genre 1
A story using made-up characters
What is fiction?
A fictional story that takes place in a particular time period in the past.
What is historical fiction?
A story using made-up characters but could happen in real life.
What is realistic fiction?
A suspenseful story about a puzzling event that is not solved until the end of the story.
What is mystery?
A type of fantasy that uses science and technology.
What is science fiction?
A story including elements that are impossible, such as talking animals or magic powers.
What is fantasy?
Verse written to create an emotional response, often using rhythm and rhyme.
What is poetry?
Books that are full of facts.
What is non-fiction?
The story of a real person's life that is written by that person.
What is autobiography?
The story of a person's life that is written by another person.
What is a biography?
A type of folk tale that has magical forces and events. Often begins with "Once upon a time..."
What is fairytale?
A story intended to amuse the audience.
What is humor/comedy?
A story told to deliberately scare or frighten the audience, through suspense, violence or shock.
What is horror?
A short story that belongs to the folklore genre that typically feature magic, enchantments, and mythical or fanciful beings. Often begins with, "Once upon a time..."
What is a fairy tale?
A story written in dialogue that is intended to be performed or acted out.
What is a play?
A text that provides true facts about a topic. Often includes diagrams, charts, graphs, and photos.
What is a informational?
An example of realistic fiction.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid; Dork Diaries; Ivy and Bean; etc.
An example of historical fiction.
I Survived; Dear Diary; Magic Tree House
An example of fantasy.
Wings of Fire; Harry Potter; Warrior Cats
An example of biography.
Any nonfiction book about someone who really existed.