Genres Notes Genres are a way to categorize literature. Each genre has a specific type of characters, setting, and plot. ****

Fiction vs. Non-fiction Story made up by the author Not a true story Fiction = False = Fake Non-fiction is TRUE The events actually occurred & everything really happened Non-fiction = not false, not fake ****

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Realistic Fiction Fiction that takes place in the present time and COULD actually happen. Characters: Everyday people doing everyday things Setting: Modern time realistic places Plot: Realistic events ****

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Historical Fiction Fiction that takes place in the past. The story usually involves real people or events, but most of it is made up. Characters: Famous historical people or average people Setting: pre 1970 Plot: Authentic historical events, average or significant people ****

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Science Fiction Fiction that deals with the future, advances in science, or technology Characters: mutants, robots, aliens, “mad” scientists, talking computers Setting: Advanced tech-cities, spaceships, other solar systems, galaxies, time travel Plot: alien attacks/visits, time traveling, technology experiments “gone wrong” ****

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Fantasy Imaginative writing that carries the reader into an invented, unrealistic world. Characters: Talking animals, mythical creatures, magic users, witches, wizards, fairies Setting: Often medieval, time travel (magic) Plot: Hero’s journey, often good VS. evil ****

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Mystery a story that usually involves a crime or other event which is unsolved until the very end Characters: Detective, investigators, spies Setting: Could be crime scenes, detective agencies, creepy houses Plot: Crime or mysterious event + clues = solution ****

Autobiography Story of someone’s life told by that person Auto = self Bio = life Graphy = write ****

Story of a person’s life told by a different person. Biography Story of a person’s life told by a different person. Bio=life Graphy=write ****

Memoir Short account of a person’s experiences written by themselves Difference between a memoir and an autobiography: -Autobiography = entire life, famous person -Memoir = part of someone’s life, person not famous ****

Informational Purpose: Provide information on a wide range of topics Non fiction Science, crafts, sports, articles, social studies Informs you on things you want to be informed on! ****

There are many other types of Genres Fiction Non-Fiction Poetry Drama Made up story Fantasy, Science Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Adventure, Humor, Comics, Romance, etc. True Story Informational Text Biography Autobiography Shortened form of writing Author’s expression of feelings and opinions Page format may look different May rhyme/have a rhythm Images/exciting words Actors are meant to perform Plays Has stage settings, sound effects, stage directions, etc.