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Genre
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Genre is just a fancy way of saying different categories or types of books.
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fiction: non-fiction: poetry: The 3 main book genres are: fiction: stories that are not real non-fiction: factual information poetry: text written in verse
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The sub-genres are: Realistic fiction Historical fiction Fantasy Mystery Traditional literature Science fiction Biography Autobiography/ Memoir Informational Fiction Non-fictionPoetry Poetry anthologies
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Realistic Fiction Stories that involve characters and plot events that appear to be true to life. Set in modern times and realistic places
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Historical Fiction Stories that take place in a real location at a particular time in the past. Characters may be fictional or real. Some real events are mixed with fictional events of the time.
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Fantasy Characters have traits that we know are physically impossible. Characters may solve a problem by using magic or some other impossible strategy.
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Mystery Characters are often detectives, investigators, or spies Setting could be crime scene, detective agency or creepy house Plot often involves a crime or mysterious event Might contain clues and solutions
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Traditional Literature Stories, myths and fables that people told one another through the years. Finally, someone wrote them down. Considered “classics” – they are often studied in school.
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Science Fiction Stories in which the major events rely on scientific fact, technology, discovery, or exploration Setting may be Earth or some other space location. Characters may be mutants, robots, aliens, or “mad” scientists Plot may involve futuristic worlds, spaceships, time travel, or experiments “gone wrong”
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Biography Factual story about a real person in the past or in the present. Written by someone else. Factual story about a real person in the past or in the present. Written by the person the story is about. Autobiography/Memoir
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Informational Books that contain factual information about a wide range of topics Science, machines, crafts, sports, articles, history, etc.
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Poetry Verse written to evoke thoughts and feeling in the reader. Often uses rhythm and rhyme to convey its message. Can be humorous or serious
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