Reading Genres Review

These stories that take place in the past. They might include real people, places, and events, but they also include parts that are made up by the author are examples of-

• fairy tales

• tall tales

• historical fiction

• fantasy

These stories take place in the present and include characters and situations that could really happen.

• tall tales

• fairy tales

• realistic fiction

• literary nonfiction

A type of literature based on the author’s use of words and rhythm. The words are crafted together to form sounds, images, and ideas.

• fairy tale

• poerty

• tall tale

• fable

A story that has characters such as elves, goblins, wizards, and fairies. The have good vs. evil, royalty, and numbers 3/7. They are often traditional and were passed down from storyteller to storyteller before being recorded in books.

• fariy tale

• humor

• realilstic fiction

• literary nonfiction

A type of narrative text, that uses story elements and language to share accurate information about real people, places, and events, including but not limited to biography and autobiography.

• fable

• fantasy

• realistic fiction

• literary nonfiction