Literature Genres for ESL

A type of story in which animals or people do things they could not do in real life.

A type of folktale in which a lesson or moral is learned.

A fantasy in which magical beings do good or bad things to people.

A selection where one's ideas or feelings are written in verse which often rhyme.

Tells and relates information and facts.

A made up story which seems as if it could be true.

A kind of literature, music or art sharing a common style or form.

A frightening story in which a monster threatens humans.

A story coming down from the past to explain what has been seen.

A detective story in which the main character solves a problem by putting together clues.

Story which Includes impossible elements such as magical powers

A story that explains something about nature using gods or super powers.