Intro to Genres

A genre refers to _______________.

• a type of literature

• all the books in a library

• a subject -- like math or science

• author's purpose

Realistic fiction means ________________.

• it is a true story

• the elements could be true or believable

• nothing in the story

  is true

• it a type of biography

Which category has more genres?

• Fiction

• Non-Fiction

Fantasy books would best fit in which category?

• Fiction

• Non-fiction

Which of these does not belong with the others?

• Historical Fiction

• Fantasy

• Mystery

• Autobiography

Traditional literature usually includes _____________.

• folktales/fables

• myths/legends

• both of these

• neither of these

Science fiction is set in which time period?

• past

• present

• future

• doesn't matter

Historical fiction is set in which time period?

• past

• present

• future

• doesn't matter

Poetry should ___________.

• rhyme

• involve emotion

• be serious

• all of these

What is your favorite genre?