Fiction
Set in the past and based on real people/events
Historical Fiction
Comedy
Tries to influence the reader.
Persuasive Writing
Short story with personified animals and a moral
Fable
The art of language.
Poetry
Has aliens, robots, futuristic technology and/or spaceships
Science Fiction
Ends in death and sadness.
Tragedy
Explains something.
Information Writing
Has gods/goddesses and usually accounts for the creation of something.
Myth
Has no elements of fantasy; could be true but isn't
Realistic Fiction
Writing about someone else's life.
Biography
Exaggeration is humorous. Main characters size, skills and strength is greatly exaggerated.
Tall Tale
Has monsters, magic, or characters with superpowers
Fantasy
Life story written by oneself.
Autobiography
Based on a real person or place. Facts are stretched beyond nonfiction. Exaggerated in a serious way.
Legend