Introduction to Genre

Stories that come from the author's imagination

• nonfiction
• fiction
• poetry
• folklore

based on a person or event from history

• science fiction
• fantasy
• historical fiction
• realistic fiction

contains monsters, magic, or other supernatural elements

• fantasy
• realistic fiction
• fairy tale
• legend

dealing with aliens, the distant future, or advanced technology

• historical fiction
• science fiction
• realistic fiction
• fantasy

a story that could have happened, but didn't

• historical fiction
• science fiction
• fantasy
• realistic fiction

writing that is true or factual

• fiction
• nonfiction
• drama
• folklore

provides information on a topic

• biography
• autobiography
• persuasive writing
• informational writing

attempts to influence a reader

• informational writing
• persuasive writing
• autobiography
• biography

the story of one's life told by oneself

• informational writing
• persuasive writing
• autobiography
• biography

the story of one's life told by another

• biography
• autobiography
• persuasive writing
• informational writing