Book Genres

The true story of a person's life, written by ANOTHER person

• autobiography

• biography

• nonfiction

• informational

Writing that gives FACTS and includes only TRUTH

• fiction

• nonfiction

• poetry

Writing that has a rhythm and expresses emotion.

• poetry

• drama

• fairy tale

• fable

The true story about a person's life, written by THAT person.

• biography

• informational

• fiction

• autobiography

Writing that is IMAGINARY, but may include some truth.

• nonfiction

• fiction

• poetry

• biography

Stories that COULD happen in real life, but the plot and characters are fictional (not real)

• historical fiction

• science fiction

• nonfiction

• realistic fiction

A book or article that introduces the reader to information on different subjects.

• informational

• speech

• biography

• fiction

Stories that have a moral or a lesson. Animals often speak as humans in these stories.

• fairy tale

• fable

• folk tale

• drama

Stories based on historical (past) events, facts, and settings, but with fictional characters and dialogue.

• historical fiction

• informational

• realistic fiction

• drama

Stories about fairies, or other magical creatures. Often begins with: "Once upon a time.."

• drama

• fable

• fairy tale

• folk tale