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Fiction
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Purpose
100

Cinderella and Rapunzel are examples of these types of folktales.

What is fairy tale.

100

If you choose to write a book about your own life it would be this type of genre.

What is an autobiography.

100
This type of fiction has animals as the main characters. They can usually talk!
What is a fable.
100
This type of fiction takes place during a real time in the past and may mention real events from the past.
What is historical fiction.
100

These type of stories are written to teach children a lesson usually about being good.

What are folktales. (Will accept fairy tale or fable.)

200

This novel includes comic strips to tell a narrative with a beginning, middle, and end.

What is a graphic novel.

200
This is how you know a piece of writing is this genre (nonfiction).
What is it is all true and the facts can be checked.
200
The main character or characters in this type of fiction might really exist.
What is realistic fiction.
200

These stories often happened long ago and take place in kingdoms far, far away.

What are fairy tales.

200
This genre is written to teach the reader about a person who really lived.
What is a biography.
300

This genre features scary elements that help the keep the reader on edge and in suspense.

What is horror.

300

Name a type (not title or genre) of book in this category.

Textbook, cookbook, encyclopedia (answers vary).

300

This big category genre can have real or imaginary characters in it.

What is fiction.

300
This genre is usually set in a future that has lots of advanced technology like flying cars and robots that do your homework.
What is science fiction.
300

This big genre is usually written to entertain.

What is fiction.

400

This story personifies animals to teach a moral.

What is a fable.

400

Maps, diagrams, and charts may be used to explain facts in this genre.

What is informational.

400
This genre has characters that may have magical powers or have creatures that may be imaginary.
What is fantasy.
400

A book set in a dark future but the citizens have limited freedom.  These books are usually to warn the reader of what might happen if we aren't careful with our decisions.  

What is dystopian.

400

This genre is meant to explain creation, earth, or cultural beliefs about nature.  

What is mythology.

500

Exaggeration is used to make the stories of this type of genre entertaining. Characters are usually larger than life.

What are tall tales.

500

This is a story written about someone in history but it can't be considered nonfiction because of fictional details added from being passed through generations. 

What is a legend.

500
A detective might be the main character in this genre.
What is mystery.
500

A story that is usually set during the ancient Greek or Roman times.

What is a myth.

500

This genre has scenes and dialogue is usually performed on a stage.

What is drama.