Genres

A made up story that could have happened in a particular time period and place in the past.

• Poetry

• Historical Fiction

• Science Fiction

• Realistic Fiction

A traditional story handed down from generation to generation by word of mouth-typically there is a moral or lesson at the end of the story

• mystery

• fantasy

• folktale

• realistic fiction-adventure

This genre originated from the pre-Civil War era in the southern United States, with the field hollers, work songs, and spirituals of enslaved African-American.

• Blues

• Jazz

A genre that involves futuristic technology and space exploration.

• A) Fantasy

• B) Science Fiction

• C) Historical Fiction

• D) Mystery

A genre that focuses on solving a crime or uncovering secrets.

• A) Romance

• B) Mystery

• C) Adventure

• D) Science Fiction

A genre that often includes magical elements and mythical creatures.

• A) Fantasy

• B) Realistic Fiction

• C) Biography

• D) Historical Fiction

A genre that tells the life story of a real person, written by someone else.

• A) Autobiography

• B) Biography

• C) Fantasy

• D) Science Fiction

A genre that is based on real events and people but includes fictional elements.

• A) Historical Fiction

• B) Fantasy

• C) Mystery

• D) Science Fiction

A genre that is characterized by its focus on romantic relationships.

• A) Mystery

• B) Romance

• C) Adventure

• D) Science Fiction

A genre that involves journeys and exploration, often in exotic locations.

• A) Adventure

• B) Mystery

• C) Romance

• D) Fantasy