Genres of Fiction

Fiction Writing that comes from an author’s imagination

nonfiction Writing that tells about real people, places and events

poetry A type of literature which expresses ideas and feelings in a compact, imaginative, and musical way. Writing is meant to touch the reader’s senses

drama A form of literature meant to be performed for an audience Also called a play

folktales A story that has been passed down from generation to generation in a culture Retold by word of mouth

Literary device A specific language or structure an author uses to convey the message to the reader