Literary Genres

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

• biography

• realistic fiction

• drama

• autobiography

Stories that explain natural phenomena. These myths include gods and goddesses interacting with humans.

• mythology

• fable

• science fiction

• informational

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Stories based on technology and science. They often take place on other planets or in the future.

• science fiction

• realistic fiction

• fantasy

• horror

Writing meant to be orally presented to inform or persuade an audience.

• reference

• speech

• poetry

• informational

Stories with events that make the reader and characters feel dread or fear.

• science fiction

• fable

• fantasy

• horror

Imaginative stories that include characters or settings from other worlds. These stories often include fairies, magic, or talking animals.

• fantasy

• science fiction

• fable

• folklore or folk tale

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

• speech

• periodical

• informational

• autobiography

Definition: Narrative literary works whose content is produced by the imagination and is not necessarily based on fact.

• Non-fiction

• Fiction

Definition: Story with fictional characters and events in a historical setting, such as WWII or the Vietnam War.

• Non-fiction

• Historical Fiction

• Fantasy

• Western

Definition: Fiction dealing with the solution of a crime or the unraveling of secrets.

• Mystery

• Horror

• Realistic Fiction

• Adventure