Genres
Includes magic or supernatural powers. Characters display qualities such as good, evil, wisdom, foolishness, laziness. Problems or conflicts are clear. Happy endings. Good is usually rewarded and evil punished
Folktales
What is Traditional Literature?
Stories that have been passed down orally and in written form throughout history
True or False? A genre is a label that tells audience members what to expect from our stories. A story is given only one genre title.
False. Stories can cross-over into genres. Ex. Romantic-Comedy
How can you tell a story is non-fiction?
There is usually data, scientific evidence. The story is rooted in truth.
Characters are ordinary people. The setting is realistic. Events are not true, but could be. Have problems or conflicts people could face in real life. Takes place in the present or recent past.
Realistic Fiction
Characters may have exaggerated traits. The setting could be in a real or make-believe place. Events may include a series of mishaps to add to the humor of the story. Characters and events are made to make people laugh.
Humorous Fiction
The movie ET is an example of what genre?
Science Fiction
The Titanic is an example of?
Historical Fiction
Characterics of Autobiography
Author uses first person point of view, "I, we, us". Tells what they remember of an event. May include a flashback. Uses chronological order. Setting described vividly.
A type of fiction that usually presents danger, or gives the reader a sense of excitement
Adventure
What is a fable?
A short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral.
Name the characteristics of a mystery.
Suspense. Cliffhangers. Foreshadowing - Clues left as possible outcomes. May have detectives or spies as characters. Suspects and motives have to be evaluated. Often available in series.
Name the characterics of Informational Texts
Nonfiction writing, written with the intention of informing the reader about a specific topic
Characteristics of a Biography
Accurate history of the person's life. Reflection of the time and place in which the person lived. Usually in chronological order. Carefully researched. Can be a historical or contemporary figure.
May create an emotional intensity. Uses imagery. Uses rhythmic or figurative language: alliteration, simile, metaphor, rhyme, onomatopoeia and symbolism. Varieties can include: rhyme, cinquain, limericks, haiku and, diamante.
Poetry
What is Greek Mythology?
What character is often present in both science fiction and fantasy?
Aliens
The story, "Sleeping Bear Dunes of Michigan" were an example of what genre?
Use the phrase "A groundbreaking story" in a non-fictional and fictional sentence.
A groundbreaking story..
Author uses first person point of view, "I, we, us". Tells what they remember of an event. May include a flashback. Uses chronological order. Setting described vividly.
Autobiography
Characters can be fictional or real. The setting is during a time period in history. The plot is based on real events that are mixed with fictional events. The main characters are involved in a conflict that is realistic to the time period.
Historical Fiction
Name the characteristics of Mythology
A vast group of legends about gods and goddesses, heroes and monsters, warriors and fools, that were an important part of everyday life in the ancient world. Greek myths explained everything from religious rituals to the weather, and gave meaning to the world that people saw around them
Place is imaginary or another world. Interesting creatures. Plot starts with fast moving action that grabs the listener's attention. Characters can have special powers.
Fantasy
In alphabetical order by author.
Name as many genres as you can.
•Myth
•Humorous Fiction
•Folktale
•Fable
•Poetry
•Historical Fiction
•Biography
•Autobiography
•Mystery
•Nonfiction
•Fiction
•Fantasy
•Realistic Fiction
•Fairy Tales