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!

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

11. NON-FICTION

12. NAME THE TYPES OF FICTION

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

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