Book GenresKat Goldin

When you speak about genre and literature, genre means a category.

All categories of books or stories can be called either fiction or non-fiction.

Fictiona made up story can tell about

things that could happen

is read for fun characters may be

like real people or imaginary

Non-Fictionhas facts that can

be checked and proven

the author is an expert on this information

it IS TRUE!

Realistic FictionRealistic fiction is made up of stories that could really happen. Contemporary realistic fiction is realistic fiction that is set in modern times.

Historical fiction is made up of stories that take place in a certain time and place in the past. Real historical figures and settings may be included in a fiction story.

Folklore includes stories, myths, and fables that people told one another over the years. There is a MORAL to the story. Later, the stories were written down. These stories are filed with the non-fiction books.

Fantasy is fiction that has elements that are not real. Sometimes this includes talking animals or characters with magical powers. There’s usually a conflict between good and evil.

Fairy TaleSpecial beginning and/or ending words

- Once upon a time...and they lived happily ever after.

Good character Evil character Royalty and/or a castle usually present Magic happens Problem and a Solution Things often happen in "threes" or

"sevens"

Mysteries are stories that have a real setting and a problem to be solved that includes clues, distractions, and an answer to the problem.

Science Fiction is made up of stories that blend fact and fiction with futuristic technology. STEAMPUNK!!!

Action/AdventureThe characters (and the reader) can always expectthe worst - the main characters can, and usually do,have everything thrown at them. Action, action andmore action are hallmarks of a goodadventure/suspense book. The entire read is a rollercoaster ride of chills and excitement with the last stop (and page) not always ending in happiness. Andfinally, there must be a villain, for without afoe…without an adversary, there can be no adventure…no suspense.

Poetry is verse written to inspire thoughts and feelings in the reader. It often uses rhyme and rhythm, or it can be written in free verse.

Informational books are nonfiction books that give true facts on a variety of subjects.

A biography is the true story of a real person’s life from the past or present.

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