Genre Review

gives you true information about a topic

takes place during a time which did occur in our past, but has some make believe events added

includes imaginary things that could never happen in real life

Words arranged in metrical pattern, often using rhymed verse in an imaginative style.

funny books

make believe story centering around a science theme, often set in the future

true story about a person's life written by that person

true story about a person's life, written by someone else

Invented stories with imaginary characters and events.

books containing factual information about many topics (i.e. encyclopedia, atlas, thesaurus)

Stories passed down from one generation to the next. (myths, legends, fables)

A book with different topics and "how to" information on subjects such as science, art, etc.

Contains a puzzle that needs solving and involves suspense/excitement

A story for stage performance by actors

made up story about something that could happen in real life

a daily or weekly publication of current events

True stories of actual events or people.

 story where a character faces danger or life threatening situations while trying to reach goal

Diary of a Wimpy Kid books are an example of which genre?