Literary Genres

In this genre, articles are based on facts around one topic.

A story with an imaginary place where people lead dehumanized and often fearful lives

In this genre, magical beings face fantastic forces and lead to a happy ending.

American frontier story & characters with exaggerated strengths, skills, or size - humorous

A story intended to frighten, scare, disgust, or startle by inducing feelings of terror.

There are two big umbrella genres in literature. Which branch is literature based on facts?

In this genre, unbelievable things happen as a result of magic.

What is the difference between science fiction and fantasy?

In this genre, unbelievable things happen as a result of advanced technology.

A story that is in comic-strip format and published as a book.

A verse written to create feelings from the reader, using rhythm and rhyme to convey its meaning

In this genre, everything seems like it could be happening today in modern times.

A true story drawn from a specific time, telling the writer's memories, feelings, & emotions.

A novel-length story told through the medium of poetry rather than prose.

In this genre, stories are usually about animals and is intended to teach a lesson.

What is the difference between historical fiction and realistic fiction?

In this genre, an author shares the story of ANOTHER person's life.

In this genre, an author shares the story of his/her OWN life.

What is the difference between biographies and autobiographies?

In this genre, parents pass stories on to their children through speech over many generations.

A story from the past that is believed by many people but cannot be proved to be true.

There are two big umbrella genres in literature. Which is based on made up stories?

In this genre, characters solve a puzzling event or problem or situation that confounds them

An ancient culture's way to explain a practice, belief, or natural occurrence through gods.

In this genre, the action of the book takes place in a time period in the past.

A story intended to induce amusement or laughter and brings to light the funny side of life.

A verse written to create a response from the reader, using rhythm and rhyme