1. Genres and literature Genre means:
a category (class), or the type of writing style or format.
Mrs. Kovacs

2. All categories of books or stories can be called either :
fiction or non-fiction.

3. Genres of Literature What are the five basic genres of literature?
II. 5 Basic Types A. Fiction B. Nonfiction C. Poetry D. Plays E. Folktales

4. Fiction A made up story Can tell about things that could happen
Is read for fun
Characters may be like real people or imaginary

5. Genre – Subcategories FICTION
Folktales
Fantasy
Mystery
Poetry
Historical Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Traditional Literature

6. HISTORICAL FICTION Takes place in the PAST
Revolves around a historical event

7. REALISTIC FICTION A story that could happen
Usually takes place in the present
Plot, character, & setting are believable

8. Science Fiction 1.Usually takes place in the future
2. Involves advanced
technology
3. May take place
in outer space

9. Fantasy 1. Contains magic or special powers 2. May contain animals
that speak
3. Couldn’t possibly happen!
4. Usually has a good vs. evil
conflict

10. Mystery 1. May involve a crime that needs to be solved
2. Includes secret
that need to be
unraveled

11. FOLKTALE
A traditional story that tries to explain or understand the world or nature.
Handed down from generation to generation usually by oral retelling.
Has a moral (lesson) to learned from
Folktales are part of many different cultures
Can have key phrases such as
“Once Upon a Time”

12. FOLKTALE

13. POETRY Writing that reaches people’s emotions
Can be written in short verses
When read aloud, it has a rhythm
Sometimes words rhyme or have a sound pattern

14. POETRY Limerick Lyric Ode Shape Haiku Free verse
THERE ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF POETRY:
Limerick Lyric Ode
Shape Haiku Free verse
Diamante Cinquan Ballad
acrostic

15. NAME THE TYPES OF FICTION

16. NON-FICTION

17. Non-Fiction
Has facts that can be checked and proven
The author is an expert on this information.

18. Genre – Subcategories NON-FICTION
Informational
“How to” books
Arts and crafts books
Biographies