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100

This genre uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary plot, theme, or setting.

Fantasy

100

Writing that is true an, informative or factual

Informational

100

Authors of stories in this genre are often retelling the story and because of this the story may change slightly each time it is retold

Traditional Literature

200

The characters try to solve a puzzle that often involves a crime. The writer gives clues to the reader. What genre am I?

Mystery

200

A person writes about his/her own life.

Autobiography

200

Stories that have remained popular throughout time

Classic

300

A fictional story that takes place in a particular time period in the past. Often the setting is real, but the characters are made up of the author’s imagination.

Historical fiction

300

The story is written about a person's life.

Biography

300

Written for performances by actors or actresses; dialogue is used.

Drama

400

A type of fantasy that uses science and technology.

Science fiction

400

This genre uses rhymes and rhythms and is often meant to be read aloud.

Poetry

400

A short story, often with talking animals used to teach a moral lesson

Fable

500

The events people and places might be real, but the story is fiction. What genre am I?

Realistic fiction

500

Stories written to make the reader laugh

Humor

500

A story that has gods and mythical creatures. Tells how something in the world came to be.

Myth