genre

Stories that come from the author's imagination.

• nonfiction
• fiction
• poetry
• folklore

a story set in a real place in the past (like the Great Depression or World War II) with made up but believable characters

• science fiction
• fantasy
• historical fiction
• realistic fiction

a story which contains monsters, magic, or other supernatural elements

• fantasy
• realistic fiction
• fairy tale
• legend

a story dealing with aliens, the distant future, or advanced technology

• historical fiction
• science fiction
• realistic fiction
• fantasy

This genre has characters, settings, and events that could happen in real life.

• historical fiction
• science fiction
• fantasy
• realistic fiction

writing that is true or factual

• fiction
• nonfiction
• drama
• folklore

provides information on a topic

• biography
• autobiography
• persuasive writing
• informational writing

the story of one's life told by oneself

• informational writing
• persuasive writing
• autobiography
• biography

a story about someone's life written by another person

• biography
• autobiography
• persuasive writing
• informational writing

writing that is meant to be acted on a stage (a play)

• poetry
• drama
• folklore
• fiction