1. Genres

2. Non-Fiction Based on true facts Not made up Examples How-to books
Science
History

3. Non-Fiction Biography Autobiography
Story of a real person’s life written by someone else
Autobiography
Story of a real person’s life written by that person

4. Fiction
Contains elements that are made up by the author

5. Fiction Realistic Fiction Mystery/Suspense Fictional story (made up)
Modern time
Could happen
Mystery/Suspense
Fictional story (made up)
Usually realistic
Mysterious event not explained Or
Crime not solved until the end
Keeps reader in suspense

6. Fiction Fantasy Science Fiction Fiction Not realistic Examples
Talking animals
Magic powers
Science Fiction
Futuristic technology
Blend of fact and fiction

7. Fiction Historical Fiction Horror
Takes place in a particular time period in the past
Basic setting is real
Characters are fictional or real
Horror
Scary, frightening, or shocking

8. Fiction Adventure Graphic Novel
Stories where the character takes a risk or there is danger involved
Graphic Novel
Fantasy/adventure stories told through a comic-strip format
(Japanese versions are called manga)

9. Fiction Folk Tales Tall Tales Stories with no known creator
Passed down by word-of-mouth
Today’s authors are retelling
Fictional elements
Tall Tales
Folk tales in which main character is larger than life in some way

10. Fiction Fairy Tales Fables Myths Teach behavior
Teach behavior or lessons using animals
Myths
Explain something about the world
Involve gods and supernatural beings
Fictional

11. Non-Fiction & Fiction Humor
Stories that are funny, comical, or a cartoon

12. Poetry Verse with rhythm and rhyme to convey meaning
Create a response of thought and feeling

13. Drama
A story that is performed by actors on a stage

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