Types of Fiction

A story using made-up characters that could actually happen in real like.

A suspenseful story about a puzzling event that is not solved until the end of the story

Stories passed down orally from one generation to the next by different cultural groups

Originated from American fold stories with unbelievable elements told as if they were true

Stories that are related as facts to explain historical events and describe historical figures from a specific time

A make-believe story including elements that are impossible in real life, such as talking animals or magical powers

A fictional story that takes place in a particular time period in the past

Stories based on tradition to explain how the world and humankind came to be.

Similar to folktales, they have roots in the oral tradition; they also include magical elements

A fantasy story that uses science and technology.

Similar to folktales, but the characters are animals, and there is a moral or lesson.