Genres of Literature

What is a genre? A type or category of

literature or writing

What is fiction?

A type of literature that is based on characters or events

“FAKE” or not true

What is Historical Fiction?

A type of literature that uses fictional characters in a historical setting.

What is science fiction?

Stories are based on scientific ideas.

Think of “Sci-Fi” alien movies

What is realistic fiction?

A type of literature in which the stories are NOT true…but they could actually happen.

What is nonfiction?

A type of literature about real people, places, or events

Examples: newspapers, biographies

“NOT FAKE”

What is an autobiography?

A type of literature in which someone writes a story about their own life.

What is a biography?

A story about someone’s life NOT WRITTEN BY THAT PERSON!

What is poetry?

A type of literature in which ideas, images, and feelings are expressed in a few words

What is folklore?

A type of literature that tells about traditions, customs, and myths that are passed down within a culture

What is fantasy?

A type of literature involving strange or unusual characters and settings that are not true to reality.

What is mystery?

A type of literature in which a crime or secret is trying to be solved.

What is a tall tale?

A tall tale is a funny story usually filled with “larger than life” characters.

What is a fairy tale?

A fairy tale is a children’s story usually written about fairies or other magical creatures.

What is a legend?

A legend is a story about a hero that is generally based on facts.

What is a fable?

A fable generally has a moral and involves animals as characters.

What is drama?

A type of literature (plays) that are meant to be preformed in front of an audience

What is horror?

Literature involving horror generally deals with scary stories based on murders, creatures, etc.

What is humor?

Funny stories, comedy

What is mythology?

Mythological stories deal with gods and goddesses.