Genres of Literature

What genre is: is a story based on impact of potential science, either actual or imagined. Often is set in the future or on other planets.

• fantasy

• fairy tales

• humor

• science fiction

What genre is: is perceiving what is amusing or comical. Fiction full of fun, fancy, and excitement which are meant to entertain. This genre of literature can actually be seen and contained within all genres.

• mystery

• fantasy

• autobiography

• humor

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What genre: centers around a couple that fall in love and have a “happily ever after” ending. This is a must; there are no exceptions. If your couple is not happily in love, alive, and together at the end of your book, it doesn't fit this genre.

• romance

• realistic fiction

• fairy tales

• sports

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What genre: gives the history of a person's life, written or told BY THAT PERSON.

• paranormal

• autobiography

• biography

• narrative nonfiction

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What genre is: or wonder tales are a kind of folktale or fable. Sometimes the stories are about fairies or other magical creatures, usually for children.

• science fiction

• fairy tales

• romance

• sports

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What genre is: a story with fictional characters and events in a real historical setting.

• science fiction

• fantasy

• historical fiction

• sports

What genre is: information based on fact that is presented in a format which tells a story

• Biography

• Historical Fiction

• Narrartive Nonfiction

• Romance

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What genre is: a story that can actually happen and is true to real life

• realistic fiction

• fantasy

• science fiction

• paranormal

What genre is: set in the real world, the world as we know it…with a little extra thrown in. Vampires, shapeshifters, fairies, witches, demons, gargoyles, ghosts, psychics, mediums, telepaths

• fantasy

• paranormal

• mythology

• realistic fiction

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What genre is: The plot usually contains threats to the main characters that often end in death or torture. These stories try to create a sense of horror, terror, and revulsion in its readers. This type of story doesn’t have to end happily. One or all of the good guys can lose.

• fantasy

• horror

• romance

• drama

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