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Stories composed in verse or prose, usually for theatrical performance, where conflicts and emotion are expressed through dialogue and action.
drama
Story about fairies or other magical creatures, usually for children.
fairy tale
Fiction dealing with the solution of a crime or the unraveling of secrets.
mystery
Verse and rhythmic writing with imagery that creates emotional responses.
poetry
Story that can actually happen and is true to life.
Realistic Fiction
Narrative of a person's life, a true story about a real person.
Biography/Autobiography
Narration demonstrating a useful truth, especially in which animals speak as humans; legendary, supernatural tale
fable
Factual information presented in a format which tells a story.
Narrative Nonfiction
a category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter
genre
The songs, stories, myths, and proverbs of a people or "folk" as handed down by word of mouth.
folklore
Informational text dealing with an actual, real-life subject.
nonfiction
Fiction full of fun, fancy, and excitement, meant to entertain; but can be contained in all genres
humor
Informational text dealing with an actual, real-life subject.
myth
Fiction in which events evoke a feeling of dread in both the characters and the reader.
horror
A short literary composition that reflects the author's outlook or point
essay
Story with fictional characters and events in a historical setting.
historical fiction
Story based on impact of actual, imagined, or potential science, usually set in the future or on other planets.
science fiction
Story, sometimes of a national or folk hero, which has a basis in fact but also includes imaginative material.
legend
Humorous story with blatant exaggerations, swaggering heroes who do the impossible with nonchalance.
tall tale