1. Genre
Reading 9
Mrs. Mueller

2. Memoir Form of nonfiction (true)
The author is the narrator (first person point of view)
Focuses on one memory, episode, or era in life (not entire life span)
Usually describes how a person, event, animal, etc. impacted his/her life

3. Historical Fiction Form of fiction (not true)
based on historical events
authentic settings (real time and place)
characters portrayed in realistic manner
some characters may be actual people from history, but the story is fictional
artistic mix of fiction and historical fact

4. Realistic Fiction form of fiction (not true)
accurately reflects life as it could be lived today
everything in the story could happen to real people living in our natural physical world
the characters have normal human powers
story may be set in real places, but the story is NOT based on history, nor does it contain elements of science fiction

5. Mystery Usually fiction (not true)
The protagonist (main character) is usually and investigator, crime solver, spy, or involved in the mystery in some other way
The plot revolves around a crime, secret, or puzzling situation
Clues are given throughout the story, but the reader usually has to make inferences (guesses)
Suspense is created by several possible solutions, with the actual solution not revealed until the end

6. Fantasy Form of fiction (not true)
contains one or more of the following:
supernatural occurrences
characters with magical powers
things with magical powers
animals with human characteristics
real people in fantastic places
fantastic creatures or characters in real situations

7. Science Fiction Form of fiction (not true)
Contains some sort of scientific element, such as
outer space
medicine
technology
Within the realm of possibility
Characters have some believable traits/qualities

8. Others
Humor
Romance
Sports fiction
Adventure