Structures
Genres
Terms
100

A story told through a sequence of events, sometimes with a narrator

What is Narrative?

100

A Goosebumps book would be an example of this genre that deals with puzzling crimes

What is Mystery?

100

Writing meant to explain or describe something, often found in textbooks.

What is Expository?

200

One event or action leads directly to another event or action.

What is Cause and Effect?

200

Romeo and Juliet is an example of this genre centered on love and passion.

What is Romance?

200

This type of writing attempts to convince the reader of a specific opinion.

What is Persuasive?

300

This type of writing highlights similarities between two or more subjects.

What is Compare?

300

This genre explores futuristic technology, science, or space travel.

What is Science Fiction?

300

This type of writing uses vivid language to paint a picture in the reader’s mind

What is Descriptive?