Genres of Literature

A story that was written to explain the unknown. It has desired behaviors, gods & goddesses.

A story that is written to entertain.

A made up or imagined story.

A nonfiction text that gives facts about people, places, things or events. Text features too!

A very short piece of writing that can be read in one sitting.

A fiction or nonfiction story where the main character goes on a trip or journey.

A story, often with a message, that was first passed on by word of mouth.

A fiction story that has impossible elements such as talking animals or magic powers.

A story that has been passed from person to person. They are also known as hero tales.

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

A story that is meant to frighten or scare the reader.

A fiction story that often includes talking animals and teaches a lesson.

A story that is written like a comic strip.

A formal spoken communication to an audience that is written down to be read later.

A type of fantasy that uses science and technology(robots, time machines, aliens etc)

A story of a person's real life written by THEMSELVES.

A book that tells a story through pictures.

A story using made up characters, but it could happen in real life.

Fictional story that takes place during a setting/time that is real, but the characters aren't.

A suspenseful story about a puzzling or mysterious event that is solved at the end.

A text where ideas and feelings are shown using rhythm, rhyme, or their own style.

A short piece of writing that is written on one subject or topic.

A fiction story that often includes witches, giants, elves, royalty, dragons, or magic.

A non-fiction tool to find and confirm facts. It is used to find out more about a topic.

A TRUE story with real people, places, events and facts.

A story or play that shows how people deal with problems or emotions.