Library: Genre Review

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

• Genre is a way to shorten the word "generation."

• Genre is a category or group of books, music or other things with the same characteristics.

The fiction books in our library are organized by...

• Popularity

• Genre

• Author

• Color of the cover

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 solve puzzles or crimes.

• Historical fiction

• Realistic fiction

• Mystery

• Science Fiction

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 set in a real place in the past (like World War II) with made up, but authentic characters.

• 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

Knowing how the books are organized helps...

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• Keep the materials orderly

• You locate materials quicker

• Return materials easier

• All of the above!

What kind of book has this spine label?

• Books that could have actually happened to people or animals in a believable, real life setting.

• Books in which you solve a mystery.

• Books written about a real person's life.

• Books that contain comics.