Realistic fiction Historical fiction Fantasy Science Fiction Mystery

Genres

Stories take place in modern times

Characters are involved in events that could happen

Realistic Fiction

Stories take place in modern times

Characters are involved in events that could happen

Realistic Fiction

Stories centered around the basis of a partially

historical situation A novel set in a historical period

Historical Fiction

Contains elements that are not realistic

Fantasy

Talking animalsMagical powersOften set in medieval universe

Possibly involving mythical beings

Tells about science/technology of the future Partly true/fictional laws or theories of science

Science Fiction

Settings are in the futureMay take place in space

May take place on a different worldMay take place in a different universe or

dimension

Something strange Need to solve a puzzle/situation/crime Involves something unknown Centers around person who is

investigating a wrongdoing/or someone employed to obtain secret information

Mystery