Genre

What is the MAIN purpose of Realistic Fiction?

Setting: Often modern times in realistic places

A short part of an author's life experiences

Characters: Includes everyday characters and famous historical figures

Definition: Stories passed down for generations by oral storytellers

These stories usually teach us important life lessons and give people hope

Plot: Involves magical happenings

Example: Gary has to save the high school in the sky from the hunchback dragon.

Example: Jay was an important general in the Civil War and had to lead soldiers into battle.

Example: This story of a little boy and girl teaches us not to talk to strangers.

Plot: Involves an authentic historical event with fictional plot events. 

Definition: A made up story

Example: Philip Petit tells the story of the years he planned to tightrope walk above NYC.

Definition: The text is giving real information about a topic

Example: Monica found a weird portal in her bathroom. It takes her back in time to the 1980's.

Example: Oprah Winfrey grew up poor in Mississippi. She is now one of the wealthiest in the USA

Example: A food fight in the cafeteria breaks out when a girl throws jello at her boyfriend

Plot: Involves some sort of technology

The story of someone's life written by themselves

Setting: The future, advanced technology cities, space

Setting: Many times in made up lands, medieval times, time travel

Purpose: to provide information on a wide range of topics

The story of someone's life written by someone else

Characters: Everyday people doing everyday things