Genre #1
Includes tall tales that were passed orally and then later written down.
What is Folklore?
Fiction that is made up of stories of space and technology and is often set in the future.
What is science fiction?
Type of folk tale - Characters are often animals; usually has a theme or moral at the end.
What is a fable?
A fictional story that takes place in a particular true time period in the past
What is historical fiction?
Fiction that contains elements or characters that are not realistic like talking animals, mythical creatures, imaginary worlds and magical powers.
What is fantasy?
literary work which is an expression of feelings and ideas by the use of distinctive style and rhythm;
What is poetry?
Any work written to be performed on a stage; divided into scenes and acts.
What is a drama?
A story with made up of characters and settings from time periods in the past.
What is a historical fiction?
One of the categories of artistic works, a specific type of literature that is grouped on the basis of similarities or shared characteristics.
What is genre?
Guiness Book of World Records 2020
What is Informational Text?
A story about a spider who learns that sharing is important.
What is a fable?
Hercules
What is a myth?
Includes fairy tales, fables, and myths.
What is folklore?
A story that has lots of suspense and leads up to a big event or dramatic moment that could really happen but didn't.
What is realistic fiction?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
What is a realistic fiction?
Type of folk tale - A humorous story that tells exaggerated events in a matter-of-fact way; characters usually have exaggerated abilities; usually set in the Wild West.
What is a tall tale?
The characters are usually gods and heroes; it explains a natural occurrence or the belief of a culture
What is a myth?
An account of one's own life.
What is an autobiography?
Text that provides facts about a variety of topics that help with every day life tasks.
What is Informational?
The Encyclopedia Brittanica.
What is a nonfiction/ informational text?
Verse written to create a response of thought and feelings from the reader.
What is poetry?
Maze Runner
What is science fiction?