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Literary Genres
To use with 3rd grade after genre study
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Realistic Fiction | Stories with characters who take part in events that could really happen. |
| Historical Fiction | Made up stories set in the past with characters who take part in actual historical events. |
| Fantasy | Stories set in make-believe worlds, often with non-human characters. |
| Science Fiction | Fictional stories based on scientific fact often set in the far past or far future and may include time travel or mad scientists. |
| Adventure | Exciting stories that include an element of threat, peril, or danger. |
| Mystery | Stories that include an element of suspense and secrecy. Something puzzling usually needs solving and a crime is frequently involved. |
| Nonfiction | Books about real people, places and things. Includes biographies and autobiographies. |
| Folklore | Made up stories that might teach a lesson, explain nature or pass on customs or traditions. Generally shared orally. |
| Poetry | Stories told using structured lines and stanzas. Sometimes rhyme and have rhythm. |
| Biography | A story written about a person's life written by another person. |
| Autobiography | A story written about a person's life written by that person. |