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Genre + Subgenre
Fiction + Nonfiction + Poetry + Drama
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fiction | An imaginary story that the author creates in their own mind (not true) |
| Nonfiction | This type of literature provides information that is factual. Nothing is made up. |
| Realistic Fiction | A made up story that could actually happen (but didn’t) |
| Science Fiction | A made-up story that includes futuristic technology |
| Dystopian | A made-up story that is set in the future and includes an over controlling government that is taking away human rights |
| Fantasy | A made up story that could never happen in real life |
| Historical Fiction | A made up story that is realistic, but is set in the past |
| Mystery | A fictional story that solves a crime or slowly reveals hidden secrets |
| Myth | Made-up stories that were told to explain a natural event |
| Legend | A made-up tale that has been passed down for generations and is about a remarkable person or event |
| Fable | A relatively short made-up story that's purpose is to teach the reader a life lesson |
| Fairy Tale | A made-up story that has been passed down through generations and includes magic or supernatural elements |
| Horror | Scary story that makes the reader feel dread or fear |
| Survival | A story in which the characters are struggling to survive |
| Romance | Fictional stories that center on a romance between characters |
| Animal Fiction | A fictional story that centers the characters experiences with an animal/s or animals are the main characters and talk and act like humans (but nothing magical) |
| Sports Fiction | Fictional story that focuses on the main character(s) playing or learning a sport |
| Biography | A factual text about a person’s life written by another person |
| Autobiography | A nonfiction text where the author writes about their own life |
| Memoir | A nonfiction story written about a significant memory or event in the author’s life |
| Reference | A nonfiction text that presents information in a list form that is organized alphabetically or with descriptors |
| Editorial | Newspaper or magazine article that gives the opinions of its editors or publishers |
| Periodical | A magazine or newspaper published at regular intervals. Usually requires a subscription. |
| Interview | A nonfiction text that is written in a question and answer format |
| How-to Manual | A nonfiction text that teaches you how to perform a certain task (directions) |
| Feature Article | An informational (expository) text that is written for print or media |
| Essay | A type of nonfiction writing that expresses the thoughts, ideas, opinions, and/or arguments of the writer |
| Speech | A formal address of thoughts or feelings to an audience |
| Diaries/Letters | A formal or informal text that often reveals the inner thoughts and feelings of the author |
| Poetry | A short, rhythmic, and artistic form of writing |
| Narrative Poetry | A type of poetry that tells a story |
| Free Verse | A type of poetry that has no set of rules that it follows |
| Lyrical Poetry | A form of poetry that has a rhythm and is song-like |
| Drama | A form of literature where actors are given parts and perform in front of an audience. |
| Comedy | A literary genre and a type of dramatic work that is amusing and satirical in its tone, mostly having a cheerful ending. |
| Tragedy | A type of drama that expresses the terrible and sorrowful events that the hero goes through or creates |
Created by:
jessicaquinn
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