Genre Characteristics

A made-up story that takes place in a particular time in the past.

A story including elements that are impossible, such as magic or talking animals

A type of fantasy that deal with science, technology and the future.

Texts that provide facts about a variety of topics

A story using made-up characters and events, but it could really happen.

The story of a real person's life written by the same person.

Writing that is true.

Cultural stories that are passed down through generations by word of mouth, like folk tales.

Written to create emotion; often has imagery, rhythm, and rhyme.

The story of a real person's life written by another person.

A suspenseful story about a puzzling event, such as a crime, and it is solved at the end.

Writing that is not true.