Genre Greatness

If someone asked you what the word "genre" means, what definition would you give?

• Genre is a way to abbreviate or shorten the word "generation."
• Genre is a category or group of books, music or other things with the same characteristics.

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The fiction books in the media center are organized by

• Popularity
• Genre
• Author
• Color of the cover

This type of story has elements of science, space, technology and things that could possibly happen in the future. 

• Historical fiction
• Realistic fiction
• Fantasy
• Science Fiction

This type of story is impossible. It might have strange worlds, talking animals, wizards, or magic.

• Fantasy
• Realistic fiction
• Mystery
• Science Fiction

This type of story is involves characters searching for clues and trying to solving puzzles or crimes.

• Historical fiction
• Realistic fiction
• Mystery
• Science Fiction

This type of story is set in the past and may involve real people, place or events.

• Historical fiction
• Realistic fiction
• Mystery
• Science Fiction

This type of story is set in the present or today's world and involves real people and events that could actually happen in life. 

• Historical fiction
• Realistic fiction
• Mystery
• Science Fiction

Monsters, magic, and talking animals would be found in what type of genre?

• Realistic fiction
• Fantasy
• Science Fiction
• Biography

Aliens, nifty new technology gadgets, space travel would be found in what kind of genre?

• Fantasy
• Realistic fiction
• Historical fiction
• Science Fiction

A story set in a real place in the past (like the Great Depression or World War II) with made up, but believable characters is what kind of genre?

• Realistic Fiction
• Fantasy
• Mystery
• Historical Fiction