Understanding the Genres of Fiction and Drama

Name that Genre!

• realistic fiction

• fantasy

• nonfiction

• historical fiction

Harry Potter is an example of what literary genre? 

• non-fiction

• biography

• fantasy

• poetry

Most fictional stories contain:

• factual information

• a conflict and resolution

• stanzas and prose

A particular type of literature

• Genre

• Compare

• Introduction

• Author's Purpose

What genre contains plays that are meant to be preformed?

• Nonfiction

• Fiction

• Narrative Nonfiction

• Dramas

An example of a drama (or play) would be ...

• The Diary of a Whimpy Kid

• A Textbook on Physical Science

• Hamlet by William Shakespeare

• Harry Potter

Stories that are made up but based on actual events from the past. 

• fiction

• drama 

• fantasy

• historical fiction

Which genre of fiction is based on real-life events and characters?

• Fantasy

• Science Fiction

• Realistic Fiction

• Mystery

Which genre of fiction involves futuristic technology and space exploration?

• Realistic Fiction

• Science Fiction

• Mystery

• Traditional Literature

A novel about a made-up world would be classified as:

• Non-fiction

• Fiction

• Biography

• History