Text the provides true/real events or information.
What is non-fiction?
A made up story with made up characters.
What is fiction?
An exaggerated story that is usually based on a real person or event. Example: Pecos Bill
What is a Tall Tale?
A story that teaches a lesson called a moral.
What is a fable?
A funny story with a purpose of making the reader laugh.
What is Comedy?
A story that is all fact such as a science textbook.
What is informational non-fiction?
A fictional story that includes science/technology. Most likely has robots and a setting in space.
What is Science Fiction?
A fictional story that includes magic, magical creatures or magical lands, almost always starts with "Once upon a time".
What is a Fairytale?
A fiction story that includes elements that are impossible. Any story with Magic, etc.
What is a fantasy?
A story that is told by using pictures with speech bubbles.
What is Biography?
A story with made up characters that is set in a real world setting.
What is Realistic Fiction?
Stories or myths passed on through oral storytelling from generation to generation.
What is a folktale?
A story linked to a person or event from history that may teach a lesson.
What is a legend?
Verse and rhythmic writing that creates an emotional response.
What is Poetry?
The story of a real person's life, written by that person.
What is Autobiography.
A fictional story with fictional characters that is set in a real time in history.
What is Historical Fiction?
Jack and the Beanstalk is a _____ (type of book)
What is a folktale?
Harry Potter is a ___ (type of book)
What is fantasy?
A suspenseful story about a puzzling event.
What is Mystery?
Who is Jackie Robinson is a ________ (type of book)
What is Biography.
What is Historical Fiction.
The Tortoise and the Hare is an example of a _______? Hint: It teaches you a lesson.
What is a Fable?
King Arthur
What is a legend?
Explains something that happens in nature, usually has gods and goddesses as characters.
What is a Myth?