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

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

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

Definition: Stories that are dominated by action. They involve danger, risk, and excitement.

Definition: Fiction in which the stories often tell about science and technology of the future. Space and time travel are often involved.

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

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

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.

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

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

Definition: 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.

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

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.