A-Category
This genre uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary plot, theme, or setting.
Fantasy
Texts are based on factual information and true accounts
Non-fiction
What genre is "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin"
autobiography
The characters try to solve a puzzle that often involves a crime. The writer gives clues to the reader. What genre am I?
Mystery
A person writes about his/her own life.
Autobiography
What genre is the Nate the Great or Sherlock Holmes?
Mystery
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
The story is written about a person's life.
Biography
What genre is the book series Harry Potter?
Fantasy
A type of fantasy that uses science and technology.
Science fiction
This genre uses rhymes and rhythms and is often meant to be read aloud.
Poetry
What genre is Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow
biography
These stories have characters such as witches, vampires, and ghosts. Readers are meant to be scared.
Horror
A type of novel that focuses primarily on the relationship between two characters. The plot revolves around feelings of affection and love. What genre am I?
Romance
What genre is Code Name Verity. Hint: Its about WWII
Historical fiction