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Literary Genres
To use with 3rd grade after genre study
Term | Definition |
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Realistic Fiction | Stories with characters who take part in events that could really happen. |
Historical Fiction | Made up stories set in the past with characters who take part in actual historical events. |
Fantasy | Stories set in make-believe worlds, often with non-human characters. |
Science Fiction | Fictional stories based on scientific fact often set in the far past or far future and may include time travel or mad scientists. |
Adventure | Exciting stories that include an element of threat, peril, or danger. |
Mystery | Stories that include an element of suspense and secrecy. Something puzzling usually needs solving and a crime is frequently involved. |
Nonfiction | Books about real people, places and things. Includes biographies and autobiographies. |
Folklore | Made up stories that might teach a lesson, explain nature or pass on customs or traditions. Generally shared orally. |
Poetry | Stories told using structured lines and stanzas. Sometimes rhyme and have rhythm. |
Biography | A story written about a person's life written by another person. |
Autobiography | A story written about a person's life written by that person. |