Genres

Which story has cartoon-like pictures and few words

These stories contain gods, goddesses and supernatural humans

This form of writing uses fewer, more powerful words to express ideas, images and feelings.

This a true accounting of someone's life; written by another person

This is a true accounting of someone’s life; written by that person

In the time it was written, in recognizable places with fictional characters who do real things

What are the four main genres?

Who will most likely not be in a fantasy?

This story starts as: "Once upon a time..." and end with "...and the lived happily ever after."

Stories that are handed down by word of mouth from one generation to the next

The story is impacted by a definite historical event and setting.

It is performed with an audience, through dialogue and actions of characters.

These are usually five paragraphs and can be read in one sitting

In this story the main character is based on actual historical figure; stories are embellished.

In this story the setting is often in the future or on another planet.

This is about cultural, social or moral improvement after something has gone terribly wrong.

In these stories there is a problem or a crime to solve.

This story uses EXAGGERATION; characters are larger than life

These stories have animals and characters; stories told to teach a lesson or moral.

This instructs the audience about topics using clear, accessible language

Stories that contain fantastic elements, such as talking objects, imagined creatures and magic.

This is a traditional story of how something came to be.

This a true story told about an event in or moment of time in someone’s life

In this type of writing the author created people, places or events.

Stories that stand the test of time. All generations can enjoy the story.

Which is not a literary genre?

Writing that tells about real and true people, places and events.