Semester 1 Review

Writing that tells about imaginary people, places and events

• Non-Fiction

• Romance

• Fiction

• Realistic Fiction

A ______________ is a particular style and type of writing.

• Genre

• Literature

• Fiction

• Non-Fiction

In this type of story the author has created a magical world where anything is possible.

• Science Fiction

• Historical Fiction

• Mystery

• Fantasy

In this genre events evoke a feeling of fright in both the characters and the reader.

• Mystery

• Realistic Fiction

• Horror

• Fantasy

The story takes the reader back to a particular time period where they learn about the everyday life of a person

• Historical Fiction

• Realistic Fiction

• Science Fiction

• Folk Tale

This is a type of fiction dealing with the solution of a crime or the unraveling of secrets.

• Horror

• Fable

• Realistic Fiction

• Mystery

Stories based on real or imagined inventions, space travel or life in other worlds, usually set in the future.

• Historical Fiction

• Folk Tale

• Science Fiction

• Fantasy

A short story, usually with animal characters, that teaches a lesson about what is important in life

• Fantasy

• Fable

• Tall Tale

• Fairy Tale

Writing that provide facts about a variety of topics (sports, animals, science, history, careers, travel, geography, etc.)

• Expository Writing

• Narrative Writing

• Informational Writing

• Descriptive Writing

True stories that people write about their own life.

• Biography

• Auto-Biography

• Tall Tale

• Legend