Definitions
Name That Genre (Examples)
Compare & Contrast
Media Examples
Wildcard
100

Story written about a real person’s life by someone else

Biography

100

A diary written by Anne Frank about her experiences during World War II

Autobiography

100

What do fantasy and science fiction both have in common?

They are both fiction with imaginative or creative elements.

100

'Finding Nemo' is what genre?

Adventure

100

Which genre is meant to make people laugh?

Humor

200

Story with magic or impossible elements

Fantasy

200

A tale about a young pirate searching for hidden treasure on the high seas

Adventure

200

What makes realistic fiction different from historical fiction?

Realistic fiction is set in the present and could realistically happen, while historical fiction is set in the past and includes historical events or settings.

200

'Cinderella' is what genre?

Traditional Literature or Fairy Tale

200

Which genre is most likely to include a talking dragon?

Fantasy

300

Made-up story set in a real historical time

Historical Fiction

300

A story set in a world where robots have taken over society

Science Fiction

300

What is the difference between humor and drama/play?

Humor is intended to entertain and make the audience laugh, while a drama/play is written as a script to be performed.

300

'The Summer I Turned Pretty' is what genre?

Romance

300

Which genre is nonfiction and factual?

Informational

400

Stories passed down through culture, myths, or fables

Traditional Literature

400

A magazine article explaining how hurricanes form

Informational

400

How is fiction different from nonfiction?

Fiction tells made-up stories created from the author’s imagination, while nonfiction presents factual information and real events.

400

'IT' is what genre?

Horror

400

Which genre includes rhythm, rhyme, and figurative language?

Poetry

500

Difference between autobiography and biography

One is written by the person themselves, the other by someone else

500

A legend about King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table

Traditional Literature

500

How does a biography differ from an autobiography?

A biography is written by someone else about a person’s life, while an autobiography is written by the person themselves.

500

'Grey's Anatomy' is what genre?

Realistic Fiction
500

Which is least likely to include magic: Historical Fiction, Fantasy, or Traditional Literature?

Historical Fiction