Literary Genres (all)

A story that takes place in the future; it often includes science and technology.

• fantasy

• historical fiction

• science fiction

• myth

A story about a real person's life that is written by that same person.

• informational

• autobiography

• biography

• legend

A type of folk tale that often includes magic, fairies, dragons, & a happy ending.

• fairy tale

• fable

• tall tale

• science fiction

A verse written to create a response of thought and feeling in the reader.

• myth

• fable

• folk tale

• poetry

A story about a real person's life, written by someone else.

• autobiography

• informational

• biography

• fairy tale

Genres in this category are old stories that have been passed down from generation to generation

• fiction

• folk tale

• nonfiction

An old story that tells how something in the world came to be. This genre includes gods and goddesses.

• legend

• myth

• fable

• historical fiction

A story about a specific time in the past. The setting of the story is true but the characters are often made up.

• science fiction

• fantasy

• mystery

• historical fiction

A story that takes place in present time; it includes events that COULD happen.

• realistic fiction

• informational

• biography

• science fiction

A writing that is true and factual; often contains diagrams, charts, and photographs.

• legend

• informational

• fiction

• biography