Literary Genres

Definition: A genre of literature that features magical and supernatural elements that do not exist in the real world.

• Science Fiction

• Fairy Tale

• Fantasy

• Fable

Definition: Story about fairies or other magical creatures and are usually for children.

• Science Fiction

• Fairy Tale

• Fantasy

• Myth

Definition: A genre of literature that is meant to scare, startle, shock, and even repulse audiences. The key focus is to give a sense of dread in the reader through frightening images, themes, and situations.

• Mystery

• Science Fiction

• Horror

• Fable

Definition: Story that can actually happen and is true to life.

• Adventure

• Science Fiction

• Western

• Realistic Fiction

Definition: Story with a theme of love. This genre has a central focus on the development of a romantic relationship between two people.

• Adventure

• Romance

• Western

• Realistic Fiction

This genre is primarily set in the American Old West between the late eighteenth century and late nineteenth century. This genre tells the stories of cowboys, settlers, and outlaws exploring the western frontier and taming the Wild West.

• Adventure

• Romance

• Western

• Realistic Fiction

Narration demonstrating a useful truth, especially in which animals speak as humans; legendary, supernatural tale. The Tortoise and the Hare is a great example.

• Fable

• Fantasy

• Science Fiction

• Myth

Definition: A classic or legendary story that focuses on a particular hero, god, or event and explains mysteries of nature, existence, or the universe. Greek and Roman mythology are common types.

• Myth

• Fantasy

• Science Fiction

• Fairy Tale

The alien ship hovered above the landing pad. The ground crew waited expectantly, hoping the ship would touch down without incident. Sure, they had a lot of shuttle traffic at the spaceport every day, but this would be the first time a ship from another planet would touch down.

• realistic fiction

• science fiction

• historical fiction

• fantasy

"Genre" means:

• category

• story

• author

• character